GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Disassembly Procedure

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. Remove the differential ring gear bolts from the differential case.
  3. Remove the differential ring gear from the differential case.

  4. Object Number: 12512  Size: SH
  5. Remove the right differential side bearing using the J 22888 ,J 22888-30 and the J 23598 .
  6. Remove the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) ring using the J 22888 ,J 22888-30 and the J 23598 .
  7. Remove the following parts:
  8. • The pinion shaft roll pin
    • The pinion shaft
    • The pinion gears
    • The pinion gear thrust washers
    • The side gears
    • The side gear thrust washers