Removal 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.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Using a hammer and a punch, remove the stake (1) from the rear wheel drive shaft.
- With the aid of an assistant, apply the brakes.
- Using a breaker bar and the proper size socket (1), loosen the wheel drive shaft nut.
- Remove and relocate the rear brake caliper assembly. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement
- Using the CH-45859 remover (1), separate the wheel drive shaft from the wheel bearing/hub assembly.
- Remove and discard the wheel drive shaft nut (1) from the wheel drive shaft. Replace with NEW nut only.
- Remove the 3 wheel drive shaft bolts (1).
- Remove the wheel drive shaft (1).
CAUTION:
Make sure that the wheel drive shaft nut is fully un-staked to avoid damage to the wheel drive shaft threads during the removal of the wheel drive shaft nut. Failure to follow these instructions could result in wheel, nut, and/or stud damage.