Torque Tube Assembly: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
The drive pinion oil seal must be replaced whenever the torque tube is removed.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Position a jack stand under the front of the rear differential and firmly secure the differential to the jack. Remove the front drive shaft. See appropriate DRIVE SHAFT & UNIVERSAL JOINTS article under DRIVELINE/AXLE.
- Remove the bolts from the torque tube bracket. See Figure . Loosen, but DO NOT remove, the torque tube-to-bracket through-bolt and nut. Remove the torque tube-to-differential bolts. Pull the torque tube toward the front of the vehicle in order to disengage the torque tube from the differential pinion shaft. Remove the torque tube from the differential. Remove the oil seal from the drive pinion housing and discard.