Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the left front tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove the left engine splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT -- ENGINE .
- Remove the left stabilizer shaft brackets from the left lower control arm. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the left tie rod end from the left steering knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER .
- Remove the left lower ball joint from the lower control arm. Refer to LOWER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the left wheel drive shaft from the transaxle. Refer to AXLE SHAFT .
- Secure the left wheel drive shaft to the left steering knuckle and strut.
- Using the J 6125-B with the J 6125-1B and the J 23129 remove the wheel drive shaft oil seal (1) from the transmission.