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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2008GRAND PRIX BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 44 (REAR DRIVE AXLE)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSREAR AXLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Base

Removal Procedure

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix BaseSECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: Rear Axle Vent Hose & Vent Tube
    GM796012Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Depressurize the air suspension system, if equipped. Refer to Air Suspension Depressurization .
  2. Disable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling .
  3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Place jack stands at the front of the vehicle.
  5. Support the rear axle with jack stands.
  6. Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  7. Disconnect the rear axle vent tube (1).
  8. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement .
    9. Fig 2: Cable, Lever & Backing Plate
    GM793127Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the left-rear park brake cable (3) from the backing plate (1), the park brake actuator (2), and the cable guide at the rear axle.
    10. Fig 3: Track Bar & Clips
    GM793129Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the park brake cable clips (1) from the track bar.
  11. Disconnect the right-rear park brake cable (2) from the backing plate, the park brake actuator, and from the cable guide at the rear axle.
    12. Fig 4: Brake Crossover Pipe, Wheel Speed Sensor Harness & Electronic Locker Harness
    GM913408Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the brake crossover pipe bracket bolt.
  13. Remove the brake crossover pipe, wheel speed sensor harness, and electronic locker harness from the rear axle and secure them to the body or frame.
    14. Fig 5: View Of Brake Caliper & Brake Caliper Bracket
    GM924321Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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