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Assembly Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Inner Race & Cage
    GM214947Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Replace the joint assembly if necessary.
  1. Inspect all of the parts for unusual wear, cracks, or other damage.
  2. Put a light coat of the recommended grease on the inner and the outer race grooves.
  3. Insert the inner race (1) into the cage (2) by rotating the inner race downward.
  4. Hold the inner race (1) at 90 degrees to the centerline of the cage.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Outer Race, Inner Race, Cage Window & CV Joint Cage
    GM214946Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Align the lands of the inner race (2) with the windows of the cage (3).
  6. Rotate the inner race downward to insert the inner race into the cage.
  7. Insert the cage (4) and inner race into the outer race (1).
    8. Fig 3: Taping Gently On Brass Drift With A Hammer In Order To Tilt Cage
    GM211933Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Place a brass drift against the cage (1).
  9. Tap gently on the brass drift in order to tilt the cage (1).
  10. Install the first ball (2) when the cage tilts.
  11. Repeat previous step to reinstall all of the balls.
    12. Fig 4: Positionng Small End Of Joint Seal Into Joint Seal Groove
    GM386688Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Pack the CV joint seal and the CV joint assembly with the grease supplied in the kit. The amount of grease supplied in this kit has been pre-measured for this application.
  13. Place the new small swage clamp (2) onto the CV joint seal (1).
  14. Place the large retaining clamp on the seal (1).
  15. Position the small end of the CV joint seal (1) into the joint seal groove (3) on the halfshaft bar.
    16. Fig 5: Swaging Retaining Clamp Ring
    GM221917Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Position the outboard end of the halfshaft assembly (1) in J 41048  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
    17. Fig 6: Identifying Halfshaft Inboard Seal & Swage Ring
    GM221918Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Align the swage clamp (2) within J 41048  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
    18. Fig 7: Swaging Retaining Clamp Ring
    GM221917Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Place the top half of the J 41048  on the bottom half. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  19. Check to make sure there are no pinch points on the seal before proceeding with procedures.
  20. Insert the bolts (2). Tighten the bolts (2) by hand until snug.
    21. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  21. Align the following items:
    • The seal
    • The halfshaft bar
    • The swage clamp

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

  22. Loosen the bolts.
  23. Separate the dies.
  24. Check the swage clamp for any "lip" deformities. If the deformities exist, place the swage clamp back into the J 41048  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
    25. Fig 8: Installing CV Joint Onto Halfshaft Bar
    GM340723Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Ensure that the retaining ring side of the CV joint inner race faces the halfshaft bar (1) before installation.
  25. Place the retaining snap ring into the CV joint inner race.
    26. IMPORTANT: The retaining snap ring inside of the inner race engages in the halfshaft bar groove with a click when the CV joint is in the proper position.
  26. Slide the CV joint (2) onto the halfshaft bar (1).
  27. Pull on the CV joint (2) to verify engagement.
    28. Fig 9: Installing CV Joint Seal
    GM340734Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Slide the large diameter of the CV joint seal (1), with the large retaining ring (2) in place, over the outside edge of the CV joint outer race (3).
  29. Position the lip of the CV joint seal (1) into the groove on the CV joint outer race (3).
  30. Manipulate the CV joint seal (1) to remove any excess air.
    31. Fig 10: Securing Large Retaining Clamp
    GM244528Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  31. Secure the large retaining clamp (1) to the housing with J 35910  (or equivalent), a breaker bar (3), and a torque wrench (2). See Special Tools and Equipment .

    Tighten:  Torque the large retaining clamp (1) to 176 N.m (130 lb ft).

  32. Check the gap dimension on the clamp ear.
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