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Disassembly Procedure

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    Fig 1: Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint Components
    GM243181Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the clamp from the boot with a pair of side cutters.
    2. IMPORTANT: Do not damage the tripot housing (1).
  2. Use a hand grinder to cut through the swage ring.
  3. Remove the tripot housing (1) and the trilobal tripot bushing (2) from the halfshaft bar (5).
  4. Thoroughly degrease the housing (1) and the spider assembly.
  5. Discard the tripot bushing.
  6. Use 320 grit 3M cloth, or equivalent, to remove any evident corrosion in the transmission sealing surface.
  7. Allow the housing (1) and the spider assembly to dry .
    8. Fig 2: Moving Tripod Boot Onto Halfshaft
    GM244513Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Handle the tripot spider assembly (1) with care. Tripot balls and needle rollers may separate from the spider trunnion if the tripot balls and needle rollers are not handled carefully.
  8. Compress the tripot boot (4) onto the halfshaft bar (3), away from the spider assembly (1).
    9. Fig 3: Removing Spacer Rings
    GM244491Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Spread the spacer rings (1, 3) using J 8059  , or equivalent, to remove the spider assembly (2). See Special Tools and Equipment .
    10. Fig 4: View Of Spider Assembly, Rings & Tripot Boot
    GM233581Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the following items:
    • The spacer ring (1)
    • The spider assembly (2)
    • The second spacer ring (3)
    • The tripot boot (4)
  11. Discard the tripot boot and spacer rings.
  12. Clean the halfshaft bar. Use a wire brush to remove any rust in the boot mounting area grooves.
  13. Inspect the following items:
    • The needle rollers
    • The needle bearings
    • The trunnion
  14. Inspect the tripot housing for unusual wear, cracks, or other damage.
  15. Use the appropriate kit to replace any damaged parts.
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