1996 Chevy Silverado remove rear axle

1996 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
116,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BOB MIKESKA
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What do I have to do to remove the rear axle. Do I have to go into the rear end to take it apart? Is there a retainer ring in there or some type of holding apparatus?
Jul 6, 2008 at 8:06 PM
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MERLIN2021
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If you have never done this, and you happen to have a limited slip differential, you are probably in over your head. If you have a non ls rear end, yes, you need to remove the rear cover, remove the lock pin, push the axle in until the C clip fall out, then pull the axle. DO NOT turn the axles!
Jul 6, 2008 at 8:42 PM