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Assembly Procedure

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  1. GM4419400Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Retaining Ring (1) @ Inner Joint (2) - Install a NEW retaining ring.

  2. GM4316228Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Retaining Ring (1) @ Wheel Drive Shaft (2) - Install a NEW retaining ring.

  3. GM4417994Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the NEW CV boot clamps (1) and the NEW CV boot (2) onto the wheel drive shaft (3).

  4. Pack the CV joint with grease prior to installation. Insert grease into the NEW inner boot prior to connecting the boot to the joint. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
  5. GM4419396Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using a block of wood and a hammer, install the CV Joint (1) onto the wheel drive shaft (2).

  6. GM4419394Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Compress both clamps (1) using the J-42572  Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers.

  7. Front Wheel Drive Shaft - Install - Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side (MKE) Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side (M3E) Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side (MRG) , and Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Right Side (LTG) Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Right Side (LKN) Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Right Side (LFV)