Special ToolsJ-2619–01Slide HammerJ-44467Output Shaft Assembly Remover andInstallerRemoval ProcedureRaise and support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the VehicleRemove the wheel drive shaft assembly. Refer toFront Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.

Note:Remove the retaining ring. DO NOT re-use the retaining ringdiscard. Use NEW only.
Remove the retaining clip for the wheel drive shaft.
Remove the mounting bolts-(1)-for theintermediate shaft and support bracket.

Using theJ-2619–01hammerand theJ-44467remover and installer, remove the wheel drive shaft from thetransmission.

Remove the wheel drive shaft from the vehicle.Installation Procedure

Note:Ensure that the intermediate shaft is properly seated.
Install the intermediate shaft-(1)- inthe vehicle.
Caution:Refer toFastener Caution.
Install the intermediate shaft mounting bracket and tightento35-Y(26-lb-ft)..
Install the NEW intermediate shaft retaining.Install the wheel drive shaft assembly. Refer toFront Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection Engine Block Cylinder Head
Cooling System Draining and Filling (LEA) Engine CoolingBrake Fluid
The brake master cylinder reservoir
is filled with GM approved DOT 3
brake fluid as indicated on the
reservoir cap. See Engine
Compartment Overview for
the location of the reservoir.
Checking Brake Fluid
With the vehicle in P (Park) on a
level surface, the brake fluid level
should be betw ...