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Disassembly Procedure

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  1. Remove Rear Wheel Drive Shaft. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side , or Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .
  2. Place the wheel drive shaft horizontally in a bench vise.
    3. Fig 1: Outer CV Boot And Retaining Clamps
    GM4316132Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Using a side cutter or other suitable tool, remove the retaining clamps (1) from the outer CV boot.

    DISCARD the clamps.

    4. Fig 2: CV Joint And Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM4316137Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Using a suitable driver and a hammer, remove the CV joint (1) from the wheel drive shaft (2).
    5. Fig 3: CV Boot And Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM4316140Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the CV boot (1) from the wheel drive shaft (2).

    DISCARD the boot.

    6. Fig 4: Wheel Drive Shaft And Retaining Ring
    GM4316228Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove and DISCARD Retaining Ring (1) @ Wheel Drive Shaft (2)
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