GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 22888 Puller
    • J 23598 Pilot
    • J 22888-30 Puller Legs

    Object Number: 12512  Size: SH
  1. Remove the left differential side bearing using the J 22888 , the J 22888-30 and the J 23598 .

  2. Object Number: 403599  Size: SH
  3. Remove the ten differential ring gear bolts from the differential case.
  4. Remove the differential ring gear from the differential case.

  5. Object Number: 403602  Size: SH
  6. Remove the right differential side bearing from the differential case using the J 22888 ,J 22888-30 and the J 23598 .

  7. Object Number: 403605  Size: SH
  8. Remove the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) ring using the J 22888 and the J 23598 .

  9. Object Number: 403608  Size: SH
  10. Remove the following parts from the differential case (7).
  11. • The pinion shaft roll pin (6)
    • The pinion shaft (5)
    • The pinion gears (2)
    • The pinion gear thrust washers (3)
    • The side gears (1)
    • The side gear thrust washers (4)