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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly.
  3. Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT -- ENGINE .
  4. Remove the right stabilizer shaft brackets from the right lower control arm. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT .
  5. Remove the right tie rod end from the right steering knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER .
  6. Remove the right lower ball joint from the lower control arm. Refer to LOWER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT .
  7. Remove the right wheel drive shaft from the transaxle. Refer to AXLE SHAFT .
  8. Secure the right wheel drive shaft to the right steering knuckle and strut.
  9. 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.
    Fig 1: Removing Front Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal (Right)
    G01501944Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.