Right Side

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and Support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the following components (if the vehicle is equipped):
^ The 4 skid plate bolts
^ The front skid plate
3. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Steering and Suspension.
4. Remove the 6 bolts (2) and the flange (1).





5. Remove the drive axle shaft snap ring (1)
6. Remove the drive axle shaft spindle washer (1) from the drive axle shaft.
7. Slowly lower the hydraulic jack in order to relieve the pressure in the coil spring.





8. Remove the drive axle shaft thrust washer.
9. Remove the drive axle shaft oil seal (1) and set assembly aside.





10. Remove the snap ring on the spline (1).
11. Remove the right side drive axle shaft.


Installation Procedure





1. Install the drive axle shaft to the differential housing.
2. Install the snap ring to the spline.





3. Install the drive axle shaft spindle washer (1) onto the drive axle shaft.
4. Install the drive axle shaft snap ring (2) onto the end of the drive axle.





5. Apply General Motors Sealant, GM P/N 1052366 to the flange 1).
6. Install the flange (1).
7. Install the 6 flange bolts.
8. Secure the flange bolts.
^ Tighten the flange bolts to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the front tire and wheel assembly and go the other side of the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation In Tires and Wheels.
10. Lower the vehicle.