Firenza L4-121 2.0L VIN K TBI (1987)
Axle Shaft: Technical Service Bulletins
Drivetrain - Updated Drive Axle Removal Procedure
SUBJECT:
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE - DRIVE AXLE REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1987-89 CUTLASS CIERA, CUTLASS CALAIS, MODELS/YEARS: EIGHTY-EIGHT ROYALE, NINETY-EIGHT, TORONADO
AND 1987-88 FIRENZA
NUMBER:
89-T-07
CORP. REF. NO.: 874402R
DATE:
October 1988
SECTION:
4D
The following procedure for drive axle R and R replaces the procedure in the 1987 through 1989 Chassis Service Manuals.
Tools Required:
J 29330
Ball Joint Separator
J 34754
Boot Protector (Modified)
J 28468
Axle Shaft Remover
J 33008
Axle Shaft Remover
Remove or Disconnect:
1.
Negative battery cable
2.
Raise car, see Section OA
3.
Tire and wheel assembly
4.
Install drive axle boot protector J 34754 on outer joint.
5.
Insert drift or screwdriver into caliper and rotor to prevent the rotor from turning.
6.
Shaft nut and washer
7.
Lower ball joint cotter pin and nut and loosen joint using J 29330. If removing right axle, turn wheel to the left, if removing left axle, turn wheel to
the right.
NOTICE:
Use only the recommended tools for separating the ball joint from knuckle. Failure to use recommended tools may cause damage to the
ball joint and seal.
8.
With pry bar between suspension support and lower control arm, separate joint.
9.
Pull out on lower knuckle area and with a plastic or rubber mallet strike end of axle shaft to disengage axle from hub and bearing.
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Shaft nut can be partially installed to protect threads.
10.
Separate hub and bearing assembly from drive axle and move strut and knuckle assembly rearward.
11.
Inner joint from transaxle using J 28468 or J 33008, or from intermediate shaft, if equipped.
Install or Connect:
1.
Drive axle into transaxle or intermediate shaft by placing a screwdriver into the groove on the joint housing and tapping until seated. Verify that
drive axle is seated by grasping on the inner joint housing and pulling outboard.
2.
Drive axle into hub and bearing assembly.
3.
Lower ball joint to knuckle and tighten ball joint nut to specification, see service manual.
4.
Cotter pin
5.
Washer and new shaft nut
