Envoy 2WD V8-5.3L (2007)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Shaft Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement.
4. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor. 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 (8.0/8.6 Inch Axle) Rear Axle
Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (9.5 Inch Axle).
6. Remove the pinion shaft locking bolt.
7. On axles without a locking differential, remove the pinion shaft.