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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (1500 FWD)  or Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (2500 4WD) .
    2. Fig 1: View Of Special Tools J 36616-2, J 33791-1, Thrust Bearing, J 21474-18 & Forcing Screw
    GM893247Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the upper differential carrier assembly bushing by performing the following steps:
    1. Install the J 36616-2 (1), the J 33791-1 (2), the thrust bearing (3), the J 21474-18 (4), and the forcing screw as shown.
    2. Remove the upper differential carrier assembly bushing by holding the forcing screw and slowly tightening the J 21474-18.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Lower Differential Carrier Assembly Bushing 21474-18, Thrust Bearing, J 33791-1, J 36616-2, & Forcing Screw
    GM892847Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the lower differential carrier assembly bushing by performing the following steps:
    1. Install the J 21474-18 (1), the thrust bearing (2), the J 33791-1 (3), the J 36616-2 (4), and the forcing screw as shown.
    2. Remove the lower differential carrier assembly bushing by holding the forcing screw and slowly tightening the J 21474-18.
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