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 from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft and Rear Axle Shaft Seal Replacement .
- Install the wheel drive axle shaft in a soft jawed vice.
- Using the appropriate tool, remove and discard the outer boot clamp (2) from the CV joint boot (3).
- Using a pair of side cutters, remove and discard the inner boot clamp (4) from the CV joint boot (3).
- Remove the CV joint boot (3) from the CV joint housing (1).
- Using a pair of side cutters, remove and discard the outer boot clamp (3) and the inner boot clamp (1).
- Remove the CV joint boot (2) from the CV joint housing (4).
- Using a hammer and a block of wood, remove the CV joint (2) from the wheel drive shaft (1).
- Using the J 8059 pliers, remove the retaining ring (2) from the wheel drive shaft.
- Remove the CV joint boot (1) from the wheel drive shaft (2).
- Inspect the wheel drive shaft CV joint. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint Inspection .
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.
NOTE:
The following proceed is for the wheel drive shaft that have the low profile boot clamp. If the wheel drive shaft is equipped with the ear type boot clamp, proceed to step 6.