Lumina V6-3.8L VIN K (1998)
15.
Loosen the adjuster plug nut (3) and the adjuster plug (2). Refer to Figure 2. Do not remove the plug.
Notice
If the stub shaft is not held in the next step, damage to the pinion teeth will occur.
16.
While holding the stub shaft (1), remove the retaining nut (4) from the pinon shaft. Refer to Figure 1. Do not reuse the nut.
17.
Remove the lower retaining snap ring (1). Refer to Figure 3.
Important
The bearing retainer being removed in the next step is a small piece of wire that keeps all the bail bearings evenly spaced inside the bearing
races.
