Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the extension housing vent hose (2) and clamp. Refer to Vent Hose Assembly Replacement (LA1) or Vent Hose Assembly Replacement (LY7) .
- Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
- Place a container under the extension housing.
- Remove the lubricant drain plug (1) and gasket. Allow the oil to drain.
- Remove the bolts (3), extension housing assembly (1), and shim (2) from the transfer case.
Reference mark the shim for proper reassembly.
- If reusing the drivenshaft bearings, measure in both directions, the rotating torque of the drivenshaft and record the value for assembly.
- Install the extension housing assembly (3) to the J 44755
(2) with M8 x 1. See Special Tools and Equipment .25 bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Remove the flange nut (1).
- Remove the bolts and the extension housing assembly from the J 44755 . See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Position the extension housing assembly into a press.
- Press the pinion shaft from the flange.
- Remove and discard the extension housing seal.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.