Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Support the vehicle with safety stands.
- Remove the right drive axle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (FE7) or Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (FE1, FE3) .
- Remove the wiring harness.
- Remove the vehicle speed sensor. Refer to Vehicle Speed Sensor Replacement .
- Remove the right transmission to engine brace. Refer to Transmission Brace Replacement .
- Remove the ground wire from the case.
- Remove the following parts from the case extension:
- Five 13 mm bolts (128, 129)
- One 15 mm stud (127)
- Remove the case extension (134) and the seal (126).
- Remove the roller thrust bearing (132) and the selective washer (133).
- Remove the 8 mm scavenge tube bolt.
- Remove the scavenge tube by prying on the differential.
- Remove the scavenge tube seal.