Impala V8-5.3L (2008)
Differential: Service and Repair
Final Drive Replacement
Tools Required
J 42562 Axle Removal Wedge
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the case extension housing. Refer to Case Extension Replacement (See: Extension Housing/Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the left drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft
Assembly/Service and Repair) .
3. Rotate the differential carrier until the end of the output shaft can be seen and the differential pinion shaft (701) is in a horizontal position.
4. Place the J 42562 between the end of the output shaft and the differential pinion shaft.
5. Using a hammer, hit the end of the axle removal tool in order to compress the output shaft compression ring (509) and push the output shaft
through the differential side gear.
