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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Propeller Shaft Mounting Components
    GM1236100Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Place the transmission in neutral.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (ATS)Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (ATS-V)
  3. Remove the propeller shaft (6). Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement (LTG, LGX, LCV)Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement (LF4)
  4. Fig 2: Drive Flange Holding Fixture
    GM804354Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the J 45012  holding fixture to the drive flange.
  6. While holding the J 45012  holding fixture, remove the flange nut using the J 29873  injector nozzle socket.
  7. Remove the J 45012  holding fixture.
  8. Fig 3: Drive Flange & Thrust Washer
    GM1430041Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the drive flange thrust washer.
  10. Remove the drive flange using the J 45019  flange and pinion gauge remover.
  11. Fig 4: Removing Transmission Case Extension Seal
    GM794669Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Use the J 6125-1B  slide hammer and J 23129  universal seal remover to remove the transmission case extension seal (1).