Escalade RWD V8-6.0L Hybrid (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 (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Antilock Brakes / Traction
Control Systems/Wheel Speed Sensor/Service and Repair/Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement).
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For the non Hybrid vehicles (1500 series), refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Antilock
Brakes / Traction Control Systems/Wheel Speed Sensor/Service and Repair/Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement).
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For the non Hybrid vehicles (2500 series), refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Antilock
Brakes / Traction Control Systems/Wheel Speed Sensor/Service and Repair/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.
