DeVille DHS V8-4.6L VIN Y (2000)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair
Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
RPO FE1, FE3
Front Wheel Drive Shaft
Removal Procedure
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Tools Required
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J2619-01 Slide Hammer
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J28733-B Front Hub Spindle Remover
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J33008 Axle Shaft Remover
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J43828 Ball Joint Separator
1. Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the wheel and tire.
3. Loosen or remove the stabilizer shaft link assembly bolt as needed.
4. Remove the ball joint cotter pin and nut.
Notice: Do not attempt to free the ball stud by using a pickle fork or wedge type tool, because seal or bushing damage could result. Use the proper
tool to separate all ball joints.
5. Loosen the joint using the J43828. If removing the right axle, turn the wheel to the left, if removing the left axle, turn the wheel to the right.
6. With the pry bar between the suspension support and the lower control arm, separate the joint.