Axle Shafts: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2003 Buick Regal, and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the wheel and the tire. Remove the stabilizer shaft link. See appropriate FRONT article in SUSPENSION.
- Remove the front wheel drive shaft nut. Insert a drift or a flat-bladed tool into the caliper and the rotor to prevent the rotor from turning. See Fig 1 . Disconnect the outer tie rod assembly from the steering knuckle. See appropriate FRONT article in SUSPENSION.
- Separate the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Separate the front wheel drive axle from the front wheel drive shaft bearing using the Hub Spindle Remover. The nut can be partially reinstalled to protect the threads.
- If necessary, remove the left front wheel drive axle from the transaxle. Use the Axle Shaft Remover, the Axle Shaft Remover Extension and the Slide Hammer to separate the axle from the transaxle. See Fig 2 .