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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 249 (WHEEL DRIVE SHAFTS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSWHEEL DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Insert a drift (1) into the rotor and against the caliper to prevent the rotor from turning.
    Fig 1: Preventing Rotor Turning Using Drift Or Punch
    GM141983Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the wheel drive shaft nut (2) and the washer.
  5. Disconnect the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle; do NOT loosen the tie rod end jam nut. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
  6. Remove the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.
    IMPORTANT: Ensure that the wheel speed sensor wiring harness is repositioned away from the ball joint after disconnecting the electrical connector from the sensor.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the wheel speed sensor and reposition the wiring harness away from the ball joint.
  8. Remove the stabilizer link from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
  9. Install the J 28733-B on to the wheel hub and secure with wheel nuts.
    Fig 2: View Of Front Hub Spindle Remover
    GM40253Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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