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Assemble Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Clamp & Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM2008315Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Position the boot (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: Installing CV Joint
    GM2008345Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Using a block of wood and a hammer, install the CV joint (1) on the wheel drive shaft.
    4. Fig 4: Identifying Pliers Breaker Bar, Torque Wrench, Ratchet & Gap Measurement
    GM2087929Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Ensure that the gap measurement does not exceed 1.0 mm (0.040 in).

  4. Using the J 42572  pliers (1), close the boot clamp (2) until the gap (3) in the clamp measure 1.0 mm (0.040 in).
    5. Fig 5: Lubricating Boot Of Tripot Housing
    GM2093980Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Place approximately half the lubricant (2) in the boot (1) and the remaining half in the CV joint housing (3).
    6. Fig 6: Identifying Boot Clamps
    GM2008294Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Install the boot clamp (4) on the boot (3) and the wheel drive shaft (5).
  7. Install the boot clamp (2) on the boot (3) and the CV joint housing (1).
    8. Fig 7: Crimping Seal Retaining Clamp
    GM245263Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Ensure the boot clamp is securely closed and seated properly on the boot.

  8. Using the J 42572  pliers (3) and a ratchet wrench (2), close the boot clamp (1) until the gap (4) measures 1.0 mm (0.040 in)..
  9. Move the CV joint in a circular motion four to five times to the distribute the lubricant within the CV joint.
  10. Remove the wheel drive shaft from the bench vise.
  11. Remove any excess lubricant from the wheel drive shaft.
  12. Install the wheel drive shaft assembly.
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