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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the right front tire and wheel. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Non V-Series)Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (V-Series October 4th 2015 and Earlier)Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (V-Series October 5th 2015 and Later)
  2. Remove the right outer tie rod from the steering knuckle. Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Non V-Series)Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (V-Series)
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Drive Shaft Slots
    GM2863017Courtesy 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.

  3. Using a suitable punch and a hammer, unstake the drive shaft nut collar from the drive shaft slots (1).
    4. Fig 2: Breaker Bar
    GM2863356Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. With the aid of an assistant holding the brake pedal down, use a breaker bar (1) and the proper size socket to loosen the wheel drive shaft nut.
    5. Fig 3: Wheel Drive Shaft Nut
    GM2862975Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    DO NOT reuse the wheel drive shaft nut, replace with a NEW wheel drive shaft nut.

  5. Remove and DISCARD the wheel drive shaft nut (1).
  6. Remove the front right wheel speed sensor. Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement
    7. NOTE:

    When servicing components other than the wheel drive shaft, ensure that the wheel drive shaft is supported with mechanics wire or equivalent or wrap the boot with a clean shop towel so as not to damaged the wheel drive shaft boot.

  7. Using a brass drift and a hammer, tap the shaft to disengage the wheel drive shaft from the wheel hub/bearing assembly.
    8. Fig 4: Front Wheelhouse Panel Splash Shield
    GM2807029Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the front wheelhouse panel splash shield (3). Front Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement (AWD)Front Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement (RWD)
    9. Fig 5: Front Strut Nuts & Bolts
    GM2195813Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the strut fasteners (1 and 2). Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (FE2 or FE3 With F55)Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (FE2 Without F55)Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (FE4 With F55)
  10. Pull downward on the hub/bearing assembly and remove the shaft from the hub.
    11. Fig 6: Wheel Drive Shaft & Pry Tool
    GM2862960Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Using a suitable flat bladed tool (2), separate the wheel drive shaft (1) from the differential carrier.
    12. NOTE:

    If the wheel drive shaft seals are found to have any defects, replace the wheel drive shaft seals.

  12. Remove the wheel drive shaft from the vehicle.
    13. Fig 7: Wheel Drive Shaft Retaining Ring
    GM4482471Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove and DISCARD the wheel drive shaft retaining ring (1).
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