Axle Shafts Boot Cover: Removal

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CAUTION: Be careful when removing the clamps from the halfshaft seal cover, if reusing the halfshaft seal cover.

NOTE: Required Tools: Band-it Type Tool (J-41187)

Use side cutters to cut the halfshaft seal cover clamps and the nylon strap. See Fig 1.
Slide the halfshaft seal cover off of the halfshaft, over the CV joint end. Check the halfshaft seal cover for rips, tears, worn spots or other damage. Reuse the halfshaft seal cover if there is no damage visible.

Fig 1: Identifying Axle Shaft Boot Cover

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.