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Disassembly Procedure

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Fig 1: Removing Race Retaining Ring
GM221901Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the large boot retaining clamp from the CV joint with a side cutter. Discard the boot retaining clamp.
  2. Remove the small boot retaining clamp from the halfshaft bar with a side cutter. Discard the boot retaining clamp.
  3. Separate the outboard boot (5) from CV joint outer race (1) at the large diameter and slide the boot (5) away from the CV joint along the bar (4).
  4. Wipe the grease from the face of the CV joint inner race (2).
  5. Spread the ears on the race retaining ring (3) using J 8059  and remove the CV joint assembly from the bar (4). See Special Tools .
  6. Remove the boot (5) from the bar (4).
    7. Fig 2: Taping Gently On Brass Drift With A Hammer In Order To Tilt Cage
    GM211933Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Use a brass drift and a hammer to gently tap on the CV joint cage (1) until it is tilted enough to remove the first chrome alloy ball (2).
  8. Tilt cage in the opposite direction to remove the opposing ball (2).
  9. Repeat this process until all 6 balls are removed.
    10. Fig 3: View Of Outer Race, Inner Race, Cage Window & CV Joint Cage
    GM214946Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Position the CV joint cage (4) and the CV joint inner race 90 degrees to the centerline of the CV joint outer race (1) and align the CV joint cage windows (3) with the lands of the CV joint outer race (1).
  11. Remove the CV joint cage (4) and the CV joint inner race from the CV joint outer race (1).
    12. Fig 4: View Of Inner Race & Cage Window
    GM214947Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Rotate the CV joint inner race 90 degrees to the centerline of the CV joint cage with the lands of the CV joint inner race (1) aligned with the windows of the CV joint cage (2).
  13. Pivot the inner race into the cage window (2) and remove the inner race (1).
  14. Clean the following items thoroughly with cleaning solvent:
    • The inner and outer races
    • The CV joint cage
    • The balls
  15. Remove all traces of old grease and any contaminates.
  16. Dry all the parts.
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