Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Hummer H2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Drain the rear axle lubricant. Refer to Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle .
- Remove the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement .
- Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the axle shaft seal and the bearing from the axle housing using the J 2619-01 and the J 44685 . See Special Tools .