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Assemble Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Drive Shaft Boot
    GM2008243Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Ensure the boot clamp is positioned correctly in the seal groove.

  1. Position the boot (1) on the wheel drive shaft (2).
    2. Fig 2: View Of Wheel Drive Shaft, Tripod Spider And Retaining Clip
    GM2008202Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Install the tripot spider assembly (2) to the wheel drive shaft (3), until seated against the shoulder.
  3. Install the retaining ring (1) in the wheel drive shaft (3).
  4. Place approximately half of the grease in the kit into the boot and place the remainder in the tripot housing.
    5. Fig 3: Tripot Housing
    GM2237952Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the tripot housing (1) on the wheel drive shaft.
    6. Fig 4: View Of Boot Retaining Clamps
    GM2239188Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Install the inboard boot clamp (2).
  7. Install the outboard boot clamp (1).
    8. Fig 5: Identifying Pliers Breaker Bar, Torque Wrench, Ratchet & Gap Measurement
    GM2087929Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Using the DT35910  pliers , breaker bar, torque wrench and or ratchet (1) , close the boot clamp (2) until the gap (3) measures 2.15mm (0.085in).
    9. Fig 6: Measuring Boot Clamp Gap
    GM2058269Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Using the DT35910  pliers (3), breaker bar (5), torque wrench and or ratchet (4), close the clamp until the gap (6) measures 1.9mm (0.070in).
  10. Rotate the housing in a circular motion to distribute the grease in the tripot joint.
  11. Install the wheel drive shaft to the vehicle. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
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