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Disassembly Procedure

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  1. Remove the large seal retaining clamp from the CV joint with a side cutter. Discard the seal retaining clamp.
    NOTE: Do not cut through the wheel drive shaft inboard seal during service. Cutting through the seal may damage the sealing surface of the housing and the tripot bushing. Damage to the sealing surface may lead to water and dirt intrusion and permature wear of the constant velocity joint.
  2. Use a hand grinder to cut through the swage ring in order to remove the swage ring.
    Fig 1: Cutting Through Swage Ring Using A Hand Grinder
    G01827232Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Separate the halfshaft outboard seal from CV joint outer race (1) at large diameter.
  4. Slide the seal (5) away from joint along halfshaft bar (4).
  5. Wipe the grease from the face of the CV joint inner race (2).
  6. Spread the ears on the race retaining ring (3) with J 8059.
  7. Remove the CV joint assembly (1) from the halfshaft bar (4).
  8. Remove the halfshaft outboard seal (5) from the halfshaft bar (4).
  9. Discard the old outboard seal.
  10. Place a brass drift against the CV joint cage (1).
  11. Tap gently on the brass drift with a hammer in order to tilt the cage (1).
  12. Remove the first chrome alloy ball (2) when the CV joint cage (1) tilts.
  13. Tilt the CV joint cage (1) in the opposite direction to remove the opposing chrome alloy ball (2).
  14. Repeat this process to remove all six of the balls.
    Fig 2: Tapping Gently On Brass Drift With A Hammer
    G01827233Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Pivot the CV joint cage (4) and the inner race 90 degrees to the center line of the outer race (1). At the same time, align the cage windows with the lands of the outer race.
  16. Lift out the cage (4) and the inner race.
    Fig 3: CV Joint Cage
    G01827234Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the inner race (1) from the cage (2) by rotating the inner race (1) upward.
  18. Clean the following items thoroughly with cleaning solvent. Remove all traces of old grease and any contaminates.
    • The inner and outer race assemblies
    • The CV joint cage
    • The chrome alloy balls
  19. Dry all the parts.
  20. Check the CV joint assembly for the following items:
    • Unusual wear
    • Cracks
    • Damage
  21. Replace any damaged parts.
  22. Clean the halfshaft bar. Use a wire brush to remove any rust in the seal mounting area (grooves).
    Fig 4: Removing Inner Race From Cage
    G01827235Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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