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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the left front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
    2. Fig 1: Breaker Bar, Proper Size Socket And Wheel Drive Shaft Nut
    GM4355282Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. 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).
    3. Fig 2: Wheel Drive Shaft Nut
    GM4296622Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    WARNING:

    To prevent personal injury and/or component damage, do not allow the weight of the vehicle to load the front wheels, or attempt to operate the vehicle, when the wheel drive shaft(s) or wheel drive shaft nut(s) are removed. To do so may cause the inner bearing race to separate, resulting in damage to brake and suspension components and loss of vehicle control.

  3. Remove and DISCARD Wheel Drive Shaft Nut (1)
  4. Separate Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod @ Steering Knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
  5. Separate Lower Control Arm @ Steering Knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement
    6. Fig 3: Separating Wheel Drive Shaft From Wheel Bearing/Hub
    GM4296655Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Attach the J-45859  remover (1) to the wheel hub using the wheel lug nuts (2).
  7. Using the J-45859  remover (1), separate the wheel drive shaft from the wheel bearing/hub.
    8. Fig 4: Using Flat Bladed Tool To Dislodge Wheel Drive Shaft From Transmission
    GM4296659Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Wheel drive shaft boots, seals and clamps should be protected from sharp objects any time service is performed on or near the wheel drive shaft(s). Damage to the boot(s), the seal(s) or the clamp(s) may cause lubricant to leak from the joint and lead to increased noise and possible failure of the wheel drive shaft.

  8. Use a suitable flat bladed tool (1) to dislodge the wheel drive shaft (2) from the transmission.
    9. Fig 5: Seal Protector Installed
    GM4296661Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    DT-51504 must be installed into the differential output shaft seal prior to removing and installing the wheel drive shaft. Failure to install the DT-51504 as indicated may cause the splines of the wheel drive shaft to damage the differential output seal

  9. Carefully install the DT-51504  protector (1) over the wheel drive shaft and slide into the transmission.
    10. Fig 6: Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM4296663Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove Wheel Drive Shaft (1)
    11. Fig 7: Wheel Drive Shaft And Washer
    GM4174916Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the washer (1) from the wheel drive shaft (2).

    DISCARD the washer.

    12. Fig 8: Retaining Ring And Inboard CV Joint
    GM4214371Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove and DISCARD Retaining Ring (1) @ Wheel Drive Shaft (2)
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