Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Pontiac G5 Pursuit, 2007 Pontiac G5, and 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Remove the drive axle assembly. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the snap ring from the stub axle shaft. Discard the snap ring. Do not reuse.
- Remove the stub shaft from the transmission. Use the J 6125-1B and the J 38868 .
- Pull lightly on the shaft. Rotate the shaft until the stub shaft snap ring at the differential seats in the taper on the differential side gear.
- Remove inner snap ring.
- Remove the right hand axle seal from the transmission. Use the J 23129 and the J 6125-1B .
IMPORTANT:
Do not damage the seal bore or the sleeve assembly. Fluid leaks may result.