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Assemble Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Drive Shaft Boot
    GM2008243Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Position the boot and the clamp (1) on the wheel drive shaft (2).
    2. Fig 2: Identifying Groove In Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM2008321Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Ensure that the boot (1) is properly seated in the grooved (2) wheel drive shaft (3).
    3. Fig 3: View Of Wheel Drive Shaft, Tripod Spider And Retaining Clip
    GM2008202Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Install the tripot spider assembly (2) to the wheel drive shaft (3), until seated against shoulder.
  4. Using the appropriate tool, install the retaining ring (1) in the wheel drive shaft.
  5. Using the J 42572  clamp tool , breaker bar and a ratchet wrench (1), close the boot clamp until the gap (3) measures 1.0 mm (0.040 in).
    6. Fig 4: Applying Lubricant Into Boot and Tripot Housing
    GM2058834Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Place approximately half of the lubricant (2) in the boot (1) and the remaining lubricant in the in the tripot housing (3).
    7. Fig 5: Identifying Wheel Drive Shaft And Tripod Housing
    GM2008167Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install the tripod housing (1) on the wheel drive shaft (2).
    8. Fig 6: View Of Wheel Drive Shaft Components
    GM2008118Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Install the boot clamp (2) on the boot (3) for the tripot housing (1).
  9. Install the boot clamp (4) on the boot (3) for the wheel drive (5).
    10. Fig 7: Latching Large Seal Retaining Clamp
    GM1034498Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Using the J 35566  clamp tool (1), close the and lock boot clamp (3).
  11. Remove any excess lubricant from the wheel drive shaft.
  12. Move the tripot housing assembly in a manner in order to distribute the lubricant in the tripot joint.
  13. Install the wheel drive shaft.
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