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Axle Shafts Boot Cover: Removal

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  1. Use side cutters to cut the axle shaft seal cover clamps and the nylon strap. See Fig 1 .
  2. Slide the axle shaft seal cover off of the axle shaft, over the CV joint end. Check the axle shaft seal cover for rips, tears, worn spots or other damage. Reuse the axle shaft seal cover if there is no damage visible.
Fig 1: Identifying Axle Shaft Boot Cover
G00330052Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.