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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the left front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the left engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine in Body Front End.
  4. Remove the left stabilizer shaft links from the left lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
  5. Remove the left tie rod end from the left steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
  6. Remove the left lower ball joint from the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.
  7. Remove the left wheel drive shaft from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Front in Wheel Drive Shafts.
  8. Reposition and secure the left wheel drive shaft to the left steering knuckle and strut.
    9. Fig 1: View Of Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal
    GM640539Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Using the J 6125-B  with the J 6125-1B  and the J 23129  remove the wheel drive shaft oil seal (1) from the transmission.
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