Q: How to remove a keeper stuck in the right differential shaft housing? 2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500
On the front differential stub shaft on the right side, when removing the stub shaft, the keeper stayed inside the housing. I cannot remove the keeper. It is stuck in a groove.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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