Sable V6-183 3.0L VIN U FI (1998)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheelcover/hub cover from wheel and tire assembly and loosen lug nuts.
CAUTION: Do not begin this removal procedure unless the following parts are available:
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A new front axle wheel hub retainer assembly.
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A new lower control arm-to-steering knuckle pinch bolt and nut.
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A new driveshaft bearing retainer circlip.
Once removed, these parts must not be reused during assembly. Their torque-holding ability or retention capability is diminished during removal.
2. After raising the vehicle on a frame contact hoist and removing the wheel and tire assembly, remove the front axle wheel hub retainer.
CAUTION: Discard the front axle wheel/hub retainer nut. It is a torque prevailing design and cannot be reused.
3. Remove stabilizer bar link top retaining nut with box end wrench while holding stud with socket.
4. Remove stabilizer bar link from front strut. Position out of way.
5. Install Front Hub Remover/Replacer 204-069 (T81P-1104-C) and Two Stud Adapter 205-237 (T86P-1104-A1), Metric Hub Remover Adapters
204-085 (T83P-1104-BH) and Front Hub Replacer 204-067 (T81P-1104-A).
Push front wheel driveshaft joint only to the point that the splines are free in the hub. Remove puller (assembled tool).