Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Cadillac CT4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Remove the left rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
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Remove the 4 rear spring pins (1).
Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Cover (2) - Remove
Have an assistant apply the brakes.
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CAUTION:
DO NOT use air tools to remove the wheel drive shaft nut. Damage to the wheel drive shaft threads could occur. Use hand tools only.

Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Nut (1) - Remove and DISCARD
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Install the DT-45859 Axle Remover (1) to the rear wheel hub and secure with 3 wheel nuts (2) hand tightened.
Using the DT-45859 Axle Remover (1), release the rear wheel drive shaft from the rear wheel hub.
Remove the 3 wheel nuts (2) and the DT-45859 Axle Remover (1) from the rear wheel hub.
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NOTE:
The rear wheel drive shaft universal joint retainer (1) and washers (2) are serviced as a rear wheel drive shaft universal joint retainer kit consisting of 2 bolts and 1 washer.

Remove and DISCARD the 6 rear wheel drive shaft universal joint retainer (1).
Remove and DISCARD the 3 rear wheel drive shaft washers (2).
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Rear Wheel Drive Shaft (1) - Remove
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Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Washer (1) - Remove and DISCARD