Sierra 3500 Denali 2WD V8-6.0L (2011)
Note: For those vehicles NOT equipped with the locking differential proceed to step 8. If the vehicle is equipped WITH the locking differential,
proceed to step 9 and 10.
8. Remove the differential pinion gear shaft.
Note: Rotate the differential case until the differential pinion shaft just touches the rear axle housing.
9. Remove the differential pinion gear shaft part way from the differential case.