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Removal Procedure

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  1. Release the park brake.
  2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  .
  4. Remove the rear steering gear assembly. Refer to STEERING GEAR ACTUATOR AND COVER REPLACEMENT .
  5. Remove the steering knuckle assembly. Refer to STEERING KNUCKLE REPLACEMENT .
    6. Fig 1: Removing Lock Clip From Axle Shaft End
    G01480629Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the lock clip from the axle shaft end. The lock clip is spring loaded and fits securely in the axle shaft slot and may need to be push off the shaft end with a screw driver or related tool. Pushing the axle shaft inwards towards the gears my help in removal of the lock clip.
    IMPORTANT: When removing the axle shaft do not rotate the shaft. Rotating the shaft will cause the gears to move. Misalignment of the gears will make the assembly difficult.
    Fig 2: Removing Axle Shaft
    G01480630Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the axle shaft.
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