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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
    2. Fig 1: Wheel Drive Shaft Nut
    GM4296858Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    DO NOT use air tools to remove the wheel drive shaft nut. Damage to the wheel drive shaft threads could occur. Use hand tools only.

    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.

  2. Remove and DISCARD Wheel Drive Shaft Nut (1)
  3. Separate Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod @ Steering Knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
  4. Separate Lower Control Arm @ Steering Knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement
    5. Fig 2: Separating Wheel Drive Shaft From Wheel Bearing/Hub
    GM4296860Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Attach the J-45859  remover (1) to the wheel hub using the wheel lug nuts (2).
  6. Using the J-45859  remover (1), separate the wheel drive shaft from the wheel bearing/hub.
    7. Fig 3: Using Flat Bladed Tool To Dislodge Wheel Drive Shaft From Power Transfer Unit
    GM4296861Courtesy 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.

  7. Use a suitable flat bladed tool (1) to dislodge the wheel drive shaft (2) from the power transfer unit.
    8. Fig 4: Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM4296863Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove Wheel Drive Shaft (1)
    9. Fig 5: Wheel Drive Shaft And Washer
    GM4174916Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove and DISCARD the washer (1) from the wheel drive shaft (2).
    10. Fig 6: Retaining Ring And O-Ring
    GM4574780Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove and DISCARD Retaining Ring (1)
  11. Remove and DISCARD O-Ring (2)
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