GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

    Object Number: 1644747  Size: SH
  1. Remove the final drive sun gear (115).

  2. Object Number: 1644744  Size: SH
  3. Remove the differential pinion shaft retaining pin (704). Use a pin punch.

  4. Object Number: 1644746  Size: SH

    Important: If the pinion gears are removed, place the final drive carrier into a clean transmission oil pan in order to prevent losing the needle bearings.

  5. Remove the differential pinion shaft (703).

  6. Object Number: 20226  Size: SH
  7. Remove the differential pinion gears (707), thrust washers (706), the differential side gears (709), and the thrust washers (708).

  8. Object Number: 1644748  Size: SH
  9. Inspect the final drive sun gear to carrier thrust bearing (700).
  10. Inspect all pinions for excessive wear or bearing noise.