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Removal 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: Take care when using the hand grinder to avoid damage to the halfshaft bar.
  2. Use a hand grinder to cut through the swage ring in order to remove the swage ring.
  3. Separate the halfshaft outboard seal from CV joint outer race (1) at large diameter.
    Fig 1: Removing Halfshaft Outboard Seal
    G01673447Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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: Removing Chrome Alloy Balls
    G01673448Courtesy 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: Pivoting CV Joint Cage
    G01673449Courtesy 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.
    Fig 4: Removing Inner Race From Cage
    G01673450Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Clean the halfshaft bar. Use a wire brush to remove any rust in the seal mounting area (grooves).
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