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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
  2. Remove the left or the right wheel drive shaft as necessary.

    Important:  Do not damage the case.

  3. If replacing the left side seal and/or bearing, perform the following steps:
    1. 3.1. For Oldsmobile only, remove the left inner axle shaft.
    2. 3.2. Remove the inner axle shaft seal cover.
    3. 3.3. Install the J 29369-1  to the backside of the inner axle shaft bearing.
    4. 3.4. Install the J 23907  to the J 29369-1  .
    5. 3.5. Remove the inner axle shaft bearing by pulling on the J 23907  .
  4. Mount the inner axle shaft seal cover in a vise.
  5. Install the J 29369-1  to the backside of the inner axle shaft seal.
  6. Install the J 23907  to the J 29369-1  .
  7. Remove the inner axle shaft seal by pulling on the J 23907  .
  8. If replacing the right side seal and/or bearing, perform the following steps:
    1. 8.1. Remove the inner axle shaft and housing assembly. Refer to INNER SHAFT AND/OR HOUSING REPLACEMENT - FRONT DRIVE AXLE (S4WD)  or INNER SHAFT AND/OR HOUSING REPLACEMENT - FRONT DRIVE AXLE (A4WD)  .
    2. 8.2. Remove the inner axle shaft from the inner axle shaft housing. Refer to INNER SHAFT AND/OR HOUSING REPLACEMENT - FRONT DRIVE AXLE (S4WD)  or INNER SHAFT AND/OR HOUSING REPLACEMENT - FRONT DRIVE AXLE (A4WD)  .
    3. 8.3. Install the J 29369-1  (2) to the backside of the bearing.
    4. 8.4. Install the J 23907  (1) to the J 29369-1  (2).
    5. 8.5. Remove the bearing and the seal by pulling on the J 23907  (1).
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