Escalade ESV RWD V8-6.2L (2010)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Shaft Replacement
Special Tools
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J 2619-01 - Slide Hammer W/ 1/2 x 13 Adapter
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J 45859 - Axle Shaft Remover/Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair
).
3. Remove the brake caliper mounting bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (1500 Series) (See: Brakes and Traction
Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Caliper/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (1500 Series)
)Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (2500 Series) (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Caliper/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (2500 Series)).
4. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor.
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For the Hybrid vehicles, refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement ().
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For the non Hybrid vehicles (1500 series), refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement ().
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For the non Hybrid vehicles (2500 series), refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement ().
5. Remove the rear axle housing cover and the gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles) (See:
Differential Assembly/Service and Repair)Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) ().
6. Remove the pinion shaft locking bolt.