Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma, 2003 GMC Jimmy, 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
- Remove the transfer case shield. Refer to TRANSFER CASE SHIELD REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the rear propeller shaft.
- For vehicles equipped with the one piece rear propeller shaft, refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - ONE PIECE in Propeller Shaft.
- For vehicles equipped with the two piece rear propeller shaft, refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - TWO PIECE in Propeller Shaft.
- Remove the transfer case 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.