Removal Procedure

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .

Fig 1: Inserting Drift Or Punch Into Rotor & Against Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket
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Insert a drift or punch into the rotor and against the brake caliper mounting bracket.
Using the appropriate tool, loosen the wheel drive shaft spindle nut.

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Drive Shaft Spindle Nut
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NOTE: DO NOT re-use the wheel drive shaft spindle nut. Replace with NEW.
Remove and discard the wheel drive shaft spindle nut.

Fig 3: Disengaging Wheel Drive Shaft From Wheel Hub/Bearing Using J 42129
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Using the J 42129, disengage the wheel drive shaft from the wheel hub/bearing.
Remove the rear suspension knuckle. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .

Fig 4: Releasing Wheel Drive Shaft From RDM (Rear Drive Module)
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Using a suitable tool, carefully release the wheel drive shaft from the RDM (Rear Drive Module).

Fig 5: Identifying Wheel Drive Shaft
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NOTE: Because of the design of the inner seal wheel drive shaft seal, the seal will be removed at the same time the wheel drive shaft is. Replace the seal, DO NOT re-use the seal.
Remove the wheel drive shaft from the vehicle.
Remove the wheel drive seal.

Fig 6: Identifying Wheel Drive Shaft Seal
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NOTE: DO NOT re-use the retaining clip, replace with new.
Remove the retaining ring from the tripod.