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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes šŸ¢’ Saturn šŸ¢’ 2009 šŸ¢’ VUE - FWD šŸ¢’ Engine šŸ¢’ Engine Electrical šŸ¢’ Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement

Special Tools

    ā€¢ J-2619-A Slide Hammer with Adapter
    ā€¢ J 45341 Axle Shaft Puller
    ā€¢ J 42129 Wheel Hub Puller
    ā€¢ J 45859 Axle Remover
    ā€¢ SA91112T Axle Seal Protector

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support 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 engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement.

    4. Object Number: 2001521 Size: SH
  4. Insert a brass drift or punch (1)  between the brake rotor cooling fins (2)  and the brake caliper mounting bracket (4).
  5. Using the appropriate size socket and a breaker bar (4), remove the wheel drive shaft nut (3).

    6. Object Number: 2001520 Size: SH

    Note: Once the wheel drive shaft nut has been removed, discard and replace with NEW. DO NOT re-use the nut.

  6. Remove the wheel drive shaft nut (2) from the wheel drive shaft (1).

    7. Object Number: 2001518 Size: SH
  7. Using the J 42129  (2), separate the wheel drive shaft from the brake rotor and wheel bearing/hub assembly (1).
  8. Remove the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
  9. Remove the stabilizer bar link from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.
  10. Remove the lower control arm from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.

    11. Object Number: 859573 Size: SH
  11. Install the J 2619-01 , J 29794 , and the J 45341 on the wheel drive shaft inner joint groove.
  12. Using the J 2619-01 , J 29794 , and the J 45341 , remove the wheel drive shaft.
  13. Remove the wheel drive shaft from the knuckle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 895295 Size: SH
  1. Install the SA91112T seal protector.

    2. Object Number: 1825756 Size: SH
  2. Install the wheel drive shaft in the vehicle.
  3. Remove the SA91112T seal protector.
  4. Install the lower control arm to the knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.
  5. Install the outer tie rod end for the steering gear to the knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
  6. Install the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.

    7. Object Number: 2001520 Size: SH
  7. Install the NEW wheel drive shaft nut (2) on the wheel drive shaft (1).
  8. Insert a brass drift or punch (5)  between the brake rotor cooling fins (4)  and the brake caliper mounting bracket (1).

    9. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2001522 Size: SH
  9. Using a torque wrench (2), tighten the wheel drive shaft nut (2). Tighten the wheel drive shaft nut (2)  to 205 NĀ·m (151 lb ft).
  10. Inspect the transmission fluid level and add fluid if necessary. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check.
  11. Install the engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement.
  12. Install the tire and wheels. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  13. Lower the vehicle.