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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Shift Linkage
    GM785877Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the transmission manual shift shaft nut.
  3. Disconnect the shift linkage from the transmission.
  4. Place the transmission in neutral by rotating the transmission shift shaft clockwise 2 clicks.
  5. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Propeller Shaft Coupler
    GM801931Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the propeller shaft coupler (1) from the transmission flange. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Rear (AWD) or Propeller Shaft Replacement - Rear (RWD) in Propeller Shaft.
  7. Push the front propeller shaft toward the rear of the vehicle in order to release the propeller shaft coupler (1) from the transmission drive flange.
    8. Fig 3: Securing Front Propeller Shaft To Shift Control Lever With Mechanics Wire
    GM787650Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Secure the front propeller shaft (1) to the shift control lever (3) with a piece of mechanics wire (2).
    9. Fig 4: View Of Flange Tool
    GM804354Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. InstallJ 45012  to the drive flange.
  10. While holding J 45012  . Remove the drive flange nut using J 29873  .
  11. Remove J 45012  from the drive flange.
    12. Fig 5: View Of Drive Flange & Components
    GM822505Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the drive flange thrust washer (4).
  13. Remove the drive flange (2) using J 45019  .
  14. Remove the drive flange O-ring seal (3) from the drive flange.
  15. Remove the output shaft assembly retainer (1).
    16. Fig 6: Removing Transmission Case Extension Seal
    GM794669Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Use J 6125-1B  and J 23129  to remove the transmission case extension seal (1). See Special Tools .
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