Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the propeller shaft. Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement (LTG, LGX, LCV)Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement (LF4) .
- Install the J-45012 Holding Fixture (3) to the propeller shaft transmission flange (2).
- Remove and Discard the propeller shaft transmission flange nut (1).
- Remove the propeller shaft transmission flange (2) from the output shaft.
- Use the J-6125-B Slide Hammer and J-23129 Seal Remover to remove the propeller shaft transmission seal (3) from the case extension housing.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the flange nut. Reusing the flange nut may cause damage to the transmission.
NOTE:
If the propeller shaft transmission flange is not easily removed with J 45012 Holding Fixture use . DT 38416 B Harmonic Balancer Remover to remove the flange.
NOTE:
Do not scrape or gouge the case extension housing while removing the output shaft seal.