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Assemble Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Groove In Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM2008321Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the boot (1) so that it is seated properly in the groove (2) in the wheel drive shaft (3).
    2. Fig 2: Identifying Boot & Small Clamp
    GM2198973Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the small boot clamp (2) on the boot (1).
    3. Fig 3: Identifying Pliers Breaker Bar, Torque Wrench, Ratchet & Gap Measurement
    GM2087929Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Using the J-35910:  pliers, a breaker bar, and a torque wrench (1), close the boot clamp (2) until the gap (3) measures 2.15 mm (0.085 inch).
    4. Fig 4: View Of Spider Assembly & Retaining Ring
    GM2199120Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the spider assembly (2).
  5. Using the appropriate tool, install the retaining ring (1).
    6. Fig 5: View Of Tripot Housing, Boot & Clamp
    GM2198936Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Position the boot clamp so that it is at the small end of the boot.
  6. Install the tripot assembly (1) and the boot clamp (2)
    7. Fig 6: Adding Lubricant Into Axle Boot
    GM2093340Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Place approximately half of the lubricant (2) in the boot (1) and the remaining half in the tripot housing (3).
    8. Fig 7: View Of Tripot Housing, Boot & Clamp
    GM2199062Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Pinch the slightly by hand in order to distort it into an oval shape.
  8. Install the boot (1) and the boot clamp (2) on the tripot housing (3).
    9. Fig 8: View Of Assembling Bolts & Support Plate To Base Of J-36652-01
    GM214958Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. For the 1500 models, assemble the bolts and the support plate to the base of the J-36652-98:  tool and secure the base in a vise.
  10. For the 2500, 3500 models, assemble the bolts and the support plate to the base of the J-36652-1:  tool and secure the base in a vise.
    11. Fig 9: Positioning Inboard End (Tripot End) Of Halfshaft Assembly Into Base Of J-36652-01
    GM212054Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Position the tripot end of the wheel drive shaft assembly into the base of the J-36652-98:  tool for the 1500 models or J-36652-1:  tool for the 2500, 3500 models.
  12. Install the top half of the J-36652-98:  Tool for the 1500 models or J-36652-1:  tool for the 2500, 3500 models.
  13. Align the boot clamp (2) and the clamp.
    14. NOTE: Hand tighten the bolts until the bolts are snug.
  14. Insert the bolts.
  15. Align the tripot boot, tripot housing, and the boot clamp.
    16. NOTE: Alternate between the bolts until both sides of the top half of the tool touch the bottom half.
  16. Tighten each bolt 180 degrees at a time.
  17. Loosen the bolts and remove the halfshaft assembly from the tool.
    18. Fig 10: Measuring Axle, Boot & Tripot Housing Length
    GM2199092Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Inspect the inboard stroke position.
    • Measurement A for the 1500 models should be 170 mm (6 11/16 inch).
    • Measurement A for the 2500, 3500, should be 178 mm (7 inch).
  19. Install the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (2500)  or Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (1500) .
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