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Assemble Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Boot And Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM2008315Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the boot and the clamp (1) on the wheel drive shaft (2), DO NOT crimp.
    2. Fig 2: Identifying Boot And Groove In Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM2008321Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Ensure that the boot (1) is properly seated in the groove (2) in the wheel drive shaft (3).
    3. Fig 3: Installing Spacer Ring
    GM233593Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Using the J 8059:  pliers, install the retaining ring (2) on the wheel drive shaft (1).
    4. Fig 4: Close Boot Clamp Until Gap Measures 2.15 mm (0.085 In)
    GM2087929Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Using the J 35910:  pliers (1), close the boot clamp (2) until the gap (3) measures 2.15 mm (0.085 in)..
    5. Fig 5: View Of Axle Shaft Retaining Ring
    GM174620Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Using a small flat bladed screwdriver, compress the retaining ring into the groove in the wheel drive shaft to allow installation of the inner CV joint on the wheel drive shaft.
    6. Fig 6: Install CV Joint On Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM2008345Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: The CV joint should just touch the inner retaining ring.
  6. Using a block of wood and a hammer, install the CV joint on the wheel drive shaft (1).
    7. Fig 7: Placing Approximately Half Of The Lubricant In CV Joint Boot And Other Half In CV Joint
    GM2093980Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Place approximately half of the lubricant (2) inside the CV boot (1) and other half in the CV joint (3).
  8. Remove any excess lubricant on the CV joint housing or the boot.
    9. Fig 8: Close Clamp Until Gap Measures 1.9 mm (0.070 In)
    GM2058269Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Using the J 35910:  pliers (3), torque or ratchet wrench (4) and breaker bar (5), close the boot clamp until the gap (6) measures 1.9 mm (0.070 in)..
  10. Move the CV joint in a circular motion 4 to 5 times to distribute the lubricant.
  11. Remove the wheel drive shaft from the vise.
  12. Install the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
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