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1997 Cadillac Seville SLS

Axle Shafts: Removal

1997 Cadillac Seville SLSSECTION Removal
  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel. Install modified CV Boot Protectors (J-34754 ) on axle shaft outer CV joint. See Figure. Install shop towels underneath outer CV joint boot to protect it from sharp edges.
  2. Insert drift in brake rotor to prevent it from turning. Remove axle shaft nut and washer.
  3. Remove bolt/nut attaching ball joint to steering knuckle. Use Ball Joint Separator (J-29330 ) to free ball joint from knuckle. Separate ball joint by prying down on control arm. Use Front Hub Spindle Remover (J-28733 ) to force axle away from hub. See Figure. Turn screw on remover until axle splines are just loose.
  4. 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. See Figure.
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