Disassemble Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the wheel drive shaft.
- For the left front wheel drive shaft, refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side .
- For the right front wheel drive shaft, refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .

Fig 1: View Of Front Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint

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Position wheel drive shaft bar in a soft jawed vise and clamp securely.

Fig 2: View Of Wheel Drive Shaft Components

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Using a flat-bladed tool, remove boot retaining clamp (2) from the boot (3) for the tripot housing (1).
Using side cutters, remove the boot clamp (4) from the boot (3) for the wheel drive shaft (5).

Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Drive Shaft And Tripod Housing

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Remove the tripod housing (1) from the wheel drive shaft (2).

Fig 4: View Of Wheel Drive Shaft, Tripod Spider And Retaining Clip

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Using the appropriate tool, remove the retaining clip (1) and the tripot spider (2) from the wheel drive shaft (3).

Fig 5: Identifying Wheel Drive Shaft Boot

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Remove the boot (1) from the wheel drive shaft (2).
Inspect the wheel drive shaft inner joint for damage and excessive wear. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint Inspection .