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Disassembly Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Drive Shaft Components
    GM233590Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: With removal of the halfshaft for any reason, the transmission sealing surface (the tripot male/female shank of the halfshaft) should be inspected for corrosion. If corrosion is evident, the surface should be cleaned with 320 grit cloth or equivalent in a rotation motion. Do not clean with an oscillating motion. Transmission fluid may be used to clean off any remaining debris. The surface should be wiped dry and the halfshaft reinstalled free of any buildup.
  1. Use a hand grinder in order to cut through the swage ring. Do not damage the tripot housing (1).
  2. Remove the large boot retaining clamp from the tripot joint with side cutter.
  3. Dispose of the large boot retaining clamp.
    4. CAUTION: Do not cut through the wheel drive shaft inboard or outboard boot during service. Cutting through the boot may damage the sealing surface of the housing and the tripot or the constant velocity joint bushing. Damage to the sealing surface may lead to water and dirt intrusion and premature wear of the constant velocity joint.
  4. Separate the halfshaft inboard boot from the trilobal tripot bushing (3) at the large diameter.
  5. Slide the boot (4) away from the joint along the halfshaft bar.
  6. Remove the housing (1) from the tripot joint spider (2) and the halfshaft bar.
  7. Remove and discard the trilobal tripot bushing (3) from the housing (1).
    8. Fig 2: View Of Spider Assembly, Rings & Tripot Boot
    GM233581Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove and discard the lower spacer ring (1) from the groove (5) on the halfshaft bar.
  9. Slide tripot joint spider assembly (2) off of the halfshaft bar.
  10. Remove and discard the second spacer ring (3) from the halfshaft bar.
  11. Clean the following items with cleaning solvent:
    • The tripot balls
    • The needle rollers
    • The housing
  12. Remove all traces of old grease and any contaminates. Dry all parts.
    13. Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Drive Shaft Components
    GM233590Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Inspect the following parts for damage or wear:
    • The tripot joint spider assembly (2)
    • The housing (1)
    • The needle rollers
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