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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the right drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .
  2. Fig 1: Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Housing Fasteners
    GM2768489Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Remove the front wheel drive intermediate shaft housing fasteners (1).
  4. Fig 2: Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Assembly
    GM2769936Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the front wheel drive intermediate shaft assembly (1).
  6. Inspect the bearing (1) and shaft (2) for wear or damage, if replacement is necessary, refer to Front Wheel Drive Intermediate shaft component disassembly in Transfer Case Disassemble , and Transfer Case Assemble  for assembly.
  7. Fig 3: Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Seal
    GM2769854Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove and DISCARD the front wheel drive intermediate shaft seal (1).