Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Envoy XUV, 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 2004 GMC Envoy, and 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. 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
.
- Install the finger section of the J 45380 in front of the bushing.
- 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.