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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 tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: View Of Brake Rotor, Caliper & Axle Nut
    GM2001521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Insert a brass drift or punch (1) between the brake rotor cooling fins (2) and the brake caliper mounting bracket (4).
  5. Using the appropriate size socket and a breaker bar (4), remove the wheel drive shaft nut (3).
    6. Fig 2: View Of Wheel Drive Shaft Nut
    GM2001520Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Once the wheel drive shaft nut has been removed, discard and replace with NEW. DO NOT re-use the nut.
  6. Remove the wheel drive shaft nut (2) from the wheel drive shaft (1).
    7. Fig 3: Separating Wheel Drive Shaft & Steering Knuckle
    GM2001518Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Using the J 42129  (2), separate the wheel drive shaft from the brake rotor and wheel bearing/hub assembly (1). See Special Tools .
  8. Remove the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  9. Remove the stabilizer bar link from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  10. Remove the lower control arm from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
    11. Fig 4: Disengaging Wheel Drive Shaft From Intermediate Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM859573Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the J 2619-01  , J 29794  , and the J 45341  on the wheel drive shaft inner joint groove. See Special Tools .
  12. Using the J 2619-01  , J 29794  , and the J 45341  , remove the wheel drive shaft. See Special Tools .
  13. Remove the wheel drive shaft from the knuckle.
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