Solstice L4-2.0L Turbo (2008)
9. Hold the inner joint horizontally to the shaft.
10. Position a brass drift on the inner race.
11. Carefully strike the brass drift with a hammer to remove the inner joint assembly from the wheel drive shaft.
12. Remove and discard both wheel drive shaft retaining rings from the axle shaft.
13. Remove the seal (1) from the wheel drive shaft (3).
14. Remove the small seal retaining clamp (2) from the wheel drive shaft (3).
15. Remove the wheel drive shaft (3) from the vise.
16. Wrap a shop towel around the joint outer race splined shaft.
17. Place the outer race vertically in a bench vise.
Important: All traces of old grease and any contaminates must be removed.
18. Clean the following parts thoroughly with clean solvent:
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The inner race
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The outer race
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The cage
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The balls
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The axle shaft exposed end
19. Thoroughly air dry all of the parts.
20. Inspect the following parts for damage and/or wear:
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The inner race
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The outer race
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The cage
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The balls
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The axle shaft exposed end
