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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 18 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SERVICING)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONFINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLYREMOVAL

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Final Drive Assembly: Removal

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Cadillac Seville and 2003 Cadillac DeVille. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove differential carrier. See DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER . Push on the output shaft in order to expose the left side differential gear snap ring. Remove the left side differential gear to output shaft snap ring (56). See Figure . Remove the differential side gear (118) and thrust washer (117). Remove the final drive carrier (100) and the thrust bearing. See Figure . Remove the final drive sun gear (121).

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When to See a Mechanic

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.