Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. 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 left drive axle assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Non Hybrid) or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Hybrid) .
- Remove the output axle seal using a medium screwdriver and a mallet.
- Remove the drive axle retaining ring from the output axle shaft. Discard the retaining ring.
- Use the J 41227 to remove the sleeve from the output axle shaft.