Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada and 2004 Buick Rainier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Rear in Propeller Shaft.
- Remove the rear output shaft seal.
- Inspect the rear output shaft bushing for scoring or wear.
- Remove the rear output shaft bushing, if required, using the J 45380
. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Install the finger section of the J 45380 in front of the bushing. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Install the tube and forcing screw to the finger section. Ensure the forcing screw is backed out.
- Using a wrench on the forcing screw, remove the rear output shaft bushing.