GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

    Object Number: 1216944  Size: SH
  1. Remove, as a unit, the main shaft (3), the intermediate sun gear (2), and the sun gear spacer (1).
  2. Remove the sun gear spacer (1) and the intermediate sun gear (2) from the main shaft.

  3. Object Number: 1216945  Size: SH
  4. Remove the intermediate carrier assembly (2).
  5. Important: The thrust bearing assembly may adhere to the intermediate carrier assembly (2) or the intermediate sun gear.

  6. Remove the thrust bearing assembly (1) from the intermediate carrier assembly (2) or the intermediate sun gear.