GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

    Object Number: 11845  Size: SH
  1. Rotate the transmission so the final drive carrier (100) faces up.
  2. Remove the final drive carrier and the thrust bearing (100).
  3. Remove the final drive sun gear (121).

  4. Object Number: 11846  Size: SH
  5. Remove the final drive internal gear snap ring (135).
  6. Remove the final drive internal gear (120).