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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the right drive axle assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Non Hybrid) or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Hybrid) .
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Stub Axle Shaft Snap Ring
    GM104554Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not damage the seal bore or the sleeve assembly. Fluid leaks may result.
  2. Remove the snap ring from the stub axle shaft. Discard the snap ring. Do not reuse.
    3. Fig 2: View Of J 6125-1B & J 38868
    GM104556Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the stub axle shaft from the transaxle. Use the J 6125-1B  and the J 38868  . See Special Tools .
  4. Pull lightly on the shaft. Rotate the shaft until the output shaft snap ring at the differential seats in the taper on the differential side gear.
  5. Remove inner snap ring.
  6. Remove the right hand axle seal from the transaxle. Use the J 23129  and the J 6125-1B  . See Special Tools .
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