2008 Cadillac CTS Driveshaft

First, you need to clean the Differential housing in the solvent. Then, please clean and inspect the differential housing for the mounting bolt threads, the case cover bolt hole threads, the sealing surface for nicks or burrs, the drain plug hole threads, the axle seal area, the drive pinion seal area, the rear differential support bushing bore, front right side differential support bushing bore, Vent for operation and cracks in the housing. Finally, you should clean the oil passage between the mounting bolt threads and the drive pinion seal area in the axle-bearing bore.

First, you need to remove the exhaust system and the propeller shaft. Then, please use the J 45012 to hold the pinion flange and use the J 34826 to remove the drive pinion nut. Finally, you should use the J 45019 to remove the flange and use a flat-bladed tool to remove the drive pinion seal.

First, you need to hold the outer joint housing horizontally to the shaft. Then, please position a wood block between the seal and the joint, on the joint face. Finally, you should use a block of wood and a hammer to remove the CV joint from the wheel drive shaft. If the CV joint does not move, you can use a brass drift and a hammer to remove the CV joint from the wheel drive shaft.