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Removal Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Prevent the seals (boots) from contacting the other components in order to prevent damage to the seals (boots).
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the engine under cover. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine - Left or Splash Shield Replacement - Engine - Right in Body Front End.
    4. Fig 1: Removing/Installing Lock Nut
    GM822294Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Using a punch and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the lock nut.
  5. Remove the drive shaft lock nut.
  6. Remove the wheel speed sensor wire and brake hose retainer from the strut assembly.
    7. Fig 2: Removing Wheel Speed Sensor
    GM822310Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the wheel speed sensor from the steering knuckle.
  8. Disconnect the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
  9. Disconnect the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
    10. CAUTION: Do not attempt to move vehicle with drive axle(s) removed from wheel bearing. Wheel(s) could fall off, dropping vehicle to the ground and causing personal injury or damage to the vehicle.
  10. Using a plastic hammer, disengage the wheel drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing and support the wheel drive shaft.
  11. Using J-46009  and J 2619-01  remove the left side axle shaft from the transaxle. See Special Tools and Equipment 
    12. IMPORTANT: On AWD models, the transfer case and transaxle must be drained before removing the right hand drive shaft. If the right hand drive shaft is removed without draining the fluids, the fluids will mix and contaminate both components.
  12. Drain the transaxle and transfer case.
  13. Using J-46009  and J 2619-01  remove the right side axle shaft from the transaxle.
    14. Fig 3: Bearing Lock Bolt And Snap Ring
    GM822403Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. On AWD models, remove the bearing lock bolt (1).
  15. Using pliers in order to remove the snap ring (2) and drive shaft from the vehicle.
  16. Remove the right hand wheel drive shaft from the vehicle.
  17. Remove and discard the wheel drive shaft retaining ring.
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