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.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Base)Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (V-Series) .
- Remove the left front wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side .
- Remove and discard the intermediate wheel drive shaft retaining ring (1) and the O-ring (2).
- Remove the intermediate shaft housing assembly mounting bolts (1).
- Install J 45019 remover (1) into the threaded holes in the intermediate shaft housing assembly (2).
- Using the J 45019 remover , remove the intermediate shaft housing assembly.
- Remove J 45019 remover from the intermediate shaft housing.
- Thoroughly clean and inspect the intermediate shaft housing for damage, if damaged replace the intermediate shaft housing.
NOTE:
The intermediate shaft bearing is not serviced separately. If the bearing is worn or damaged, replace the housing assembly.