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Assembly Procedure

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    Fig 1: Positionng Small End Of Joint Seal Into Joint Seal Groove
    GM386688Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the new swage clamp onto the neck of the boot. Do not swage.
  2. Slide the new small swage clamp (2) and the boot (1) to the proper position on the halfshaft bar (3).
    3. Fig 2: Swaging Retaining Clamp Ring
    GM221917Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Position the neck of the boot in the boot groove on the halfshaft bar.
  4. In order to swage the swage clamp, position the inboard end (1) of the halfshaft assembly in J 41048  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Halfshaft Inboard Seal & Swage Ring
    GM221918Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Align the swage clamp (2) withinJ 41048  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
    6. Fig 4: Swaging Retaining Clamp Ring
    GM221917Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Place the top half of the J 41048  on the bottom half. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  7. Inspect to make sure there are no pinch points on the boot before proceeding.
  8. Insert the bolts (2).
  9. Tighten the bolts (2) by hand until snug.
    10. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  10. Align the following items:
    • The boot
    • The halfshaft bar
    • The swage clamp

      Tighten:  Each bolt 180 degrees at a time, using a ratchet wrench. Alternate between each bolt until both sides are bottomed.

  11. Loosen the bolts.
  12. Separate the dies.
    13. IMPORTANT: If deformities exist in the swage clamp, place the swage clamp back into J 41048  . See Special Tools and Equipment . Ensure the swage clamp covers the whole swaging area. Re-swage the swage clamp.
  13. Inspect the swage clamp for any "lip" deformities.
    14. Fig 5: Installing Convolute Retainer
    GM340715Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Assemble the joint with the convolute retainer in the correct position. Assemble the joint to meet the specified dimension to avoid boot damage.
  14. Install the convolute retainer over the boot capturing four convolutions.
    15. Fig 6: Installing Spacer Rings & Spider Assembly
    GM340719Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Ensure that the rings are fully seated.
  15. Install the spacer ring (2) and spider assembly (1) onto the halfshaft bar (3).
  16. Install the other spacer ring in the groove at the end of the halfshaft bar. Ensure that the rings are fully seated.
    17. Fig 7: Installing Boot On Trilobal Tripod Bushing
    GM243202Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Pack the boot and housing with the grease supplied in the kit. The amount of grease supplied in this kit has been pre-measured for this application.
  18. Place the large retaining clamp (2) on the boot.
  19. Place the housing (1) and the new trilobal tripot bushing over the spider assembly (3).
  20. Install the boot onto the trilobal tripot bushing.
    21. Fig 8: Inspecting Inboard Stroke Position
    GM244519Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Inspect the inboard stroke position (see diagram).
    • For male tripot housing assembly: dimension a = 280 mm (11 in).
    • For female tripot housing assembly: dimension b = 228 mm (9 in).
    22. Fig 9: Securing Large Retaining Clamp
    GM243212Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Secure the large retaining clamp (2) and the boot (3) to the housing (1) using J 35566  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
    23. Fig 10: Removing Convolute Retainer From Boot
    GM340720Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Remove the convolute retainer from the boot (1).
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