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Assembly Procedure

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    Fig 1: Retaining Ring And Inner Joint
    GM4418810Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install a NEW Retaining Ring (1) @ Inner Joint (2).
    2. Fig 2: Wheel Drive Shaft And Retaining Ring
    GM4316228Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Install a NEW Retaining Ring (1) @ Wheel Drive Shaft (2).
    3. Fig 3: CV Boot, Clamps And Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM4417994Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. 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. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
    5. Fig 4: CV Joint And Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM4418808Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Using a block of wood and a hammer, install the CV Joint (1) onto the wheel drive shaft (2).
    6. Fig 5: CV Boot Clamps
    GM4418798Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Compress both CV boot clamps (1) using the J-42572  CV Boot Clamp Pliers.
  7. Install Front Wheel Drive Shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side , or Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Right Side (AWD) 
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