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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the right rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Non V-Series)Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (V-Series)
  2. Remove Exhaust Muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LCV)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LF4)
  3. Remove Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Cover. Refer to Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Cover Replacement
  4. Separate Upper Control Arm @ Knuckle. Refer to Upper Control Arm Replacement
  5. Separate Upper Trailing Arm @ Knuckle. Refer to Trailing Arm Replacement (Upper)
    6. Fig 1: Different Design Of Axle Nuts
    GM4566001Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Two designs of axle nut can be encountered.
    1. First Design (Staking Style) (1)
    2. Second Design (Prevailing Torque Style) (2)
  7. For first design (1):
    8. Fig 2: Drive Shaft Slots
    GM4318167Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Make sure that the wheel drive shaft nut is fully un-staked to avoid damage to the wheel drive shaft threads during the removal of the wheel drive shaft nut. Failure to follow these instructions could result in wheel, nut, and/or stud damage.

  8. Using a suitable punch and a hammer, unstake the drive shaft nut collar from the drive shaft slots (1).
    9. Fig 3: Breaker Bar, Proper Size Socket And Wheel Drive Shaft Nut
    GM4175443Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Do NOT use air tools to remove the wheel drive shaft nut. Use hand tools ONLY.

  9. With the aid of an assistant holding the brake pedal down, use a breaker bar (1) and the proper size socket (2) to loosen the wheel drive shaft nut (3).
    10. Fig 4: Wheel Drive Shaft Nut
    GM4318168Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove and DISCARD Wheel Drive Shaft Nut (1)
  11. For second design (2):
    12. Fig 5: Breaker Bar, Proper Size Socket And Wheel Drive Shaft Nut
    GM4175443Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Do NOT use air tools to remove the wheel drive shaft nut. Use hand tools ONLY.

  12. With the aid of an assistant holding the brake pedal down, use a breaker bar (1) and the proper size socket (2) to loosen the wheel drive shaft nut (3).
    13. Fig 6: Wheel Drive Shaft Nut
    GM4566845Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Do NOT reuse wheel drive shaft nut. DISCARD and replace with NEW only.

  13. Remove and DISCARD Wheel Drive Shaft Nut (2)
    14. Fig 7: Wheel Bearing Puller
    GM4318178Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Using the J 45859  puller (1), separate the wheel drive shaft from the wheel bearing/hub assembly.
    15. Fig 8: Wheel Drive Shaft/Differential Flange Relationship Mark
    GM4174907Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Mark the relationship (1) of the wheel drive shaft (2) to the differential flange (3).
    16. Fig 9: Wheel Drive Shaft Bolts and Washers
    GM4318186Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Remove and DISCARD Wheel Drive Shaft Bolts (1) (Qty: 6)
  17. Remove and DISCARD Wheel Drive Shaft Washer (2) (Qty: 3)
    18. Fig 10: Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM4318191Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Reposition the knuckle to allow the inner joint to pass the rear differential flange. It may be necessary to use a flat bladed tool to separate the wheel drive shaft from the differential flange.

  18. Remove Wheel Drive Shaft (1)
    19. Fig 11: Wheel Drive Shaft And Washer
    GM4174916Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Do NOT reuse wheel drive shaft washer. Discard and replace with NEW only.

  19. Remove and DISCARD the washer (1) from the wheel drive shaft (2).
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