Output Shaft: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the case extension housing. See CASE EXTENSION HOUSING .
- Disconnect the left drive axle from the transaxle. See appropriate AXLE SHAFTS article in DRIVELINE/AXLES.
- Rotate the differential carrier until the end of the output shaft can be seen and the differential pinion shaft (701) is in a horizontal position. See Fig 1 .
- Place the Snap Ring Tool (J-42562) between the end of the output shaft and the differential pinion shaft.
- Using a hammer, hit the end of the axle removal tool in order to compress the output shaft compression ring (512) and push the output shaft through the differential side gear.
- Remove the differential carrier (700). See Fig 2 .
- Using snap ring pliers remove the compression ring (512) from the output shaft.
- Remove the output shaft through the left wheel opening. See Fig 3 .
- Inspect the output shaft (510) for the following: stripped splines, damaged retainer ring groove or a damaged bushing journal. See Fig 4 .