Output Shaft: Removal
- Disconnect the left and right drive axles from the transaxle. See appropriate AXLE SHAFTS article in DRIVELINE/AXLES. Remove the case extension housing. See CASE EXTENSION HOUSING
. Rotate the differential carrier until the end of the output shaft can be seen and the differential pinion shaft is in a horizontal position. See Fig 1
.
- Place the Axle Removal Wedge (J-42562) between the end of the output shaft and the differential pinion shaft. Using a hammer, hit the end of the axle removal wedge in order to compress the output shaft compression ring and push the output shaft through the differential side gear.
- Remove the differential carrier. Using snap ring pliers remove the compression ring from the output shaft. See Fig 2
. Be careful not to damage the bearing on the output shaft. See Fig 4
.
- Remove the output shaft through the left wheel opening. See Fig 3
. Inspect the output shaft and the bearing for the following:
- A cracked or deformed bearing cage.
- Damaged bushing journals.
- Stripped splines.
- A damaged retainer ring groove.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.