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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1178 (FRONT DRIVE AXLE)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY BUSHING REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Removal Procedure

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Remove the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement .

Fig 1: View Of Special Tools J 36616-2, J 33791-1, Thrust Bearing, J 21474-18 & Forcing Screw

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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.

Fig 2: View Of Special Tools 21474-18, Thrust Bearing, J 33791-1, J 36616-2, & Forcing Screw

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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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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.