Disassemble Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 GMC Acadia, 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2016 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft and Rear Axle Shaft Seal Replacement .
Remove the outer CV joint and boot. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement .

Fig 1: CV Joint, Boot And Clamps

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

CAUTION:

Do not cut through the wheel drive shaft inboard or outboard boot during service. Cutting through the boot may damage the sealing surface of the housing and the tripot or the constant velocity joint bushing. Damage to the sealing surface may lead to water and dirt intrusion and premature wear of the constant velocity joint.

Using the appropriate tool, remove and discard the outer boot clamp (3) and the inner boot clamp (2) from the CV joint (4).

Fig 2: CV Joint Boot, CV Joint And Wheel Drive Shaft

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

NOTE:

If the boot is damaged and either water or other foreign material are found in the CV joint, replace the wheel drive shaft as an assembly. The inner CV joint is NOT SERVICED.

Remove the CV joint boot (2) from the CV joint (3) and the wheel drive shaft (1).

NOTE:

If the ball bearings for the CV joint have a dull surface on them, replace the wheel drive shaft as an assembly. The inner CV joint is NOT SERVICED.

Using the appropriate cleaner, remove the lubricant from the CV joint and the wheel drive shaft.