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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the left drive axle assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Non Hybrid) or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Hybrid) .
  3. Fig 1: View Of Case Cover Seal
    GM569151Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the output axle seal using a medium screwdriver and a mallet.
  5. Fig 2: Locating Drive Axle Retaining Clip
    GM569164Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the drive axle retaining ring from the output axle shaft. Discard the retaining ring.
  7. Fig 3: Using Special Tool To Remove Sleeve From Output Axle Shaft
    GM569234Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Use the J 41227  to remove the sleeve from the output axle shaft.