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Disassembly Procedure

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  1. Remove the wheel drive shaft from the vehicle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
    2. Fig 1: View Of Front Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint
    GM860858Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Position wheel drive shaft bar in a soft jawed vise and clamp securely.
  3. Using side cutters, remove and discard the small seal clamp.
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Large Seal Retaining Clamp
    GM891517Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove large seal retaining clamp using a flat-bladed tool and discard the clamp.
    5. Fig 3: Separating Boot From Tri-Pot Housing At Large Diameter End
    GM891521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Separate the seal from the tripot housing at the large diameter and slide the seal away from the joint along the axle shaft.
  6. Wipe the excess grease from the face of the tripot spider and the inside of the tripot housing.
  7. Remove the tripot housing from the spider and shaft.
    8. Fig 4: Removing & Installing Spider Assembly
    GM891621Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the retaining ring from the groove on the wheel drive shaft bar and remove the spider assembly.
  9. Remove the seal from the wheel drive shaft bar.
  10. Thoroughly clean all parts with a suitable solvent, removing all traces of grease and contaminants.
  11. Dry all parts with compressed air.
  12. Inspect the tripot joint components for unusual wear, cracks, and other damage. Replace any damaged components.
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