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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (2500) .
  2. Remove the wheel drive shaft seal cover, if applicable. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Cover Replacement .
    3. Fig 1: Tripot Housing & Swage Ring
    GM212024Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Use caution when using the hand grinder by the tripot housing (1).
  3. Use a hand grinder in order to cut through the swage ring (2).
  4. Remove the tripot housing (1) from the halfshaft.
  5. Wipe the grease off of the housing (1).
  6. Thoroughly degrease the tripot housing (1).
  7. Allow the tripot housing (1) to dry prior to assembly.
    8. Fig 2: Spacer Ring, Tripot Spider Assembly, Tripot Boot & Halfshaft Bar
    GM214037Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Using side cutters, remove the small boot retaining clamp.
  9. Remove the following items from the halfshaft bar:
    1. The spacer ring (1)
    2. The tripot spider assembly (2)
    3. The tripot boot (3)
  10. Clean the halfshaft bar (4). Use a wire brush in order to remove any rust in the seal mounting area (grooves).
  11. Inspect the needle rollers, needle bearings, and trunnion. Inspect the tripot housing for unusual wear, cracks, or other damage. Replace any damaged parts with the appropriate service kit.
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