GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

    Object Number: 11843  Size: SH
  1. Rotate the transmission so that the bottom pan (59) faces down.
  2. Push on the output shaft in order to expose the snap ring. Remove the output shaft snap ring (56).
  3. Remove the left side differential gear (118). Remove the thrust washer (117).

  4. Object Number: 509537  Size: SH
  5. Remove the output shaft (57) through the opposite end of the case.