Drive-line removal

2018 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
3,000 MILES • 1.5L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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AL K
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How do you remove the drive-line? no universals.
Mar 23, 2018 at 10:05 AM
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STEVE W.
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The new design uses a torque tube from front to rear with a shaft inside it. However, as these are all still under warranty the information on removal and re-installation is only available at a GM dealer at the moment. Why are you trying to remove It?
Mar 23, 2018 at 12:48 PM
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AL K
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It had been in a front end collison, and needed a cradle replacement.
Mar 23, 2018 at 3:14 PM
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STEVE W.
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That is not fun. From what I can find the new shaft is retained with internal snap rings like a common front half shaft. Takes a tool (DT-51329-A) clamped to the shaft to pop it free.
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Mar 23, 2018 at 3:37 PM
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AL K
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Thank you very much.
Mar 23, 2018 at 3:46 PM
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