Disassemble Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the wheel drive shaft from the vehicle.
- For the left side, refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side .
- For the right side, refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .
- Install the drive axle shaft in a soft jawed vice.
- Use a flat-bladed tool, remove the boot clamp (2) from the constant velocity (CV) joint (1) and the boot (3).
- Using a pair of side cutters, remove the boot clamp (4) from the boot (3) and the wheel drive shaft (5).
- Discard the boot clamps (2) and (4). Use NEW clamps only.
- Using a block of wood and a hammer, remove the CV joint (2) from the wheel drive shaft (1).
- Using the appropriate tool, remove and discard the retaining clip.
- Remove the boot (1) from the wheel drive shaft (2).
- Inspect the outer CV joint for damage and wear. 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.