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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  2. GM5504532Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (1) - Remove [ 5x ]

  3. Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (3) - Remove
  4. Engine Front Splash Shield (2) - Remove
  5. GM5504544Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Have an assistant apply the brakes.

    6. 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.

  6. Front Wheel Drive Shaft Nut (1) - Remove and DISCARD
  7. GM5341097Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the DT-45859  Axle Remover (1)to the front wheel hub and secure with 3 wheel nuts (2), then hand tighten.

  8. Using the DT-45859  Axle Remover (1), release the front wheel drive half shaft from the front wheel hub.
  9. Remove the 3 wheel nuts (2)and the DT-45859  Axle Remover (1)from the front wheel hub.
  10. GM5325842Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Steering Knuckle Nut (1) - Remove [ 2x ]

  11. Steering Knuckle Bolt (2) - Remove [ 2x ]
  12. Front Suspension Strut @ Steering Knuckle - Separate
  13. GM5504560Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut (2) - Loosen

  14. Using CH-42188-B  Ball Joint Separator (1) separate the steering linkage outer tie rod (3) from the steering knuckle.
  15. CH-42188-B  Ball Joint Separator (1) - Remove
  16. Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut (2) - Remove
  17. GM5341099Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the DT-45341  Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Removal Tool (1), GE-47829  Slide Hammer Extension (3)and GE-02619-A  Slide Hammer (4)to the front wheel drive half shaft (2).

  18. Release the front wheel drive half shaft (2) from the front wheel drive intermediate shaft.
  19. Remove the GE-02619-A  Slide Hammer (4), GE-47829  Slide Hammer Extension (3)and DT-45341  Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Removal Tool (1)from the front wheel drive half shaft (2).
  20. GM5341102Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft (1) - Remove

  21. GM5344067Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Retaining Ring (1) - Remove and DISCARD

  22. Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD
  23. GM5344068Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Bracket Bolt (2) - Remove [ 3x ]

  24. Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Bracket (1) - Remove
    25. NOTE:

    The front wheel drive intermediate shaft bracket bearing is not serviced separately. If the bearing is worn or damaged, replace the front wheel drive intermediate shaft bracket assembly.

  25. Thoroughly clean and inspect the front wheel drive intermediate shaft bracket for damage.
  26. If damaged, replace the front wheel drive intermediate shaft bracket.
  27. GM5502694Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Attach the DT - 44467  Output Shaft Assembly Remover/Installer (1)to the shaft.

  28. Attach the GE-6125-1B  Slide Hammer (2)to the DT-44467  Output Shaft Assembly Remover/Installer (1).
  29. Use the tools to remove the Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft (3)from the front differential carrier.
  30. Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft (3) - Remove
  31. Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Retaining Ring (4) - Remove and DISCARD
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