Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Removal & Installation
1991 Cadillac Seville STSSECTION Removal & Installation
- Front toothed sensor ring is an integral part of outer Constant Velocity (CV) joint. Sensor ring is accessible for inspection by raising the vehicle. If sensor ring replacement is necessary, outer CV joint must be replaced.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove tire and wheel assembly. Install modified CV Boot Protector (J-34754). Insert drift in brake rotor to prevent turning. Remove axle shaft nut and washer.
- Remove lower ball joint cotter pin and nut. Using Ball Joint Separator (J-29330), separate ball joint from knuckle by prying down on control arm. Pull out on lower knuckle area and strike end of axle shaft with soft-faced hammer to disengage axle hub.
- Pull knuckle assembly away from axle shaft. Position knuckle assembly to rear. Using slide hammer and Axle Shaft Remover (J-33008), remove axle shaft from transaxle or intermediate shaft. Place axle shaft in vise with protected jaws. Cut boot clamps and remove clamps. Slide boot away from CV joint assembly.
- Remove CV joint-to-axle shaft snap ring. Pull CV joint and housing assembly off axle shaft. Remove boot if replacing. To install, reverse removal procedure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.