Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Cadillac CT5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Drain the differential assembly. Front Axle Lubricant Replacement
- Lower the drivetrain and front suspension frame assembly. Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Removal and Installation (AWD LSY)
- Remove the Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter. Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement
- Remove the front propeller shaft from the differential and position out of the way. Front Axle Propeller Shaft Replacement (LSY)
- Remove the right side engine mount bracket. Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side
- Reposition the left front wheel drive shaft. Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side
- Reposition the right front wheel drive shaft. Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Right Side
- Remove the front wheel drive intermediate shaft housing. Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Housing Replacement
- Using the engine support fixture, carefully lower the engine assembly enough to allow the front differential carrier assembly to be removed through the right wheel opening.
Position a transmission jack beneath the front differential carrier.
- Firmly secure the front differential carrier to the transmission jack.
- Remove the front differential carrier to front oil pan mounting bolts (1 and 2).
Remove the front differential carrier to rear oil pan mounting bolt (1).
- Remove the intermediate wheel drive shaft and the front differential carrier assembly from the oil pan.
- Remove the front differential carrier assembly from the vehicle.
NOTE:
The intermediate wheel drive shaft and the front differential carrier are to be removed as an assembly.