Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Torrent and 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the production muffler and resonator as an assembly. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
- Remove the rear stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the rear drive module bracket to support bolt and nut. Discard the nut.
- Remove the rear drive module to rear drive module bolts and nuts. Discard the nuts.
- Remove the rear drive module bracket from the vehicle.
- Install the J 44866
to the support assembly in the following procedure.
- Position the large part of the tool over the bushing flange and against the frame.
- Install the bolt and washer.
- Install the small part of the tool against the bushing.
- Lube the threads of the J 44866 with extreme pressure (EP) lube.
- Install the bearing, washer and nut.
- Tighten the J 44866 in order to remove the bushing from the support assembly.
IMPORTANT: Ensure the small end of the tool is aligned with the bushing.