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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  3. Have an assistant apply the brakes.
  4. GM4213348Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    WARNING:

    To prevent personal injury and/or component damage, do not allow the weight of the vehicle to load the front wheels, or attempt to operate the vehicle, when the wheel drive shaft(s) or wheel drive shaft nut(s) are removed. To do so may cause the inner bearing race to separate, resulting in damage to brake and suspension components and loss of vehicle control.

    Wheel Drive Shaft Nut (1) - Remove and DISCARD

  5. Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle. Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
  6. Remove the lower control arm ball joint from the steering knuckle. Lower Control Arm Replacement
  7. GM4213349Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Attach the J-45859  Axle Remover (1) to the front wheel bearing and hub assembly using the wheel nuts (2).

  8. Using the J-45859  Axle Remover (1), separate the front wheel drive half shaft from the front wheel bearing and hub assembly.
  9. Remove the J-45859  Axle Remover (1) from the front wheel bearing and hub assembly.
  10. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
  11. GM4213351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Wheel drive shaft boots, seals and clamps should be protected from sharp objects any time service is performed on or near the wheel drive shaft(s). Damage to the boot(s), the seal(s) or the clamp(s) may cause lubricant to leak from the joint and lead to increased noise and possible failure of the wheel drive shaft.

    Use a suitable flat bladed tool (1) to dislodge the front wheel drive half shaft (2) from the transmission.

  12. GM4934919Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft (1) - Remove

  13. GM4174916Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Wheel Drive Shaft Washer (1) @Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft (2) - Remove and DISCARD

  14. GM4214371Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Wheel Drive Shaft Retainer (1) @Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft (2) - Remove and DISCARD

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