Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Cadillac STS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Propeller Shaft CV Joint Heat Shield

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Raise and support vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the front propeller shaft constant velocity (CV) joint shield bolts (1).
Remove the front propeller shaft CV joint heat shield (2).