LaCrosse V6-3.8L (2009)
9. Using the appropriate tool, remove the inner retaining ring (1) from the wheel drive shaft (5).
10. Remove the boot (4) from the wheel drive shaft (5).
11. Inspect the inner wheel drive shaft joint. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint Inspection (See: Testing and Inspection/Wheel Drive Shaft Inner
Joint Inspection).
Assemble Procedure
Note: Steps 1-8 are is for those vehicles equipped a swage style boot clamp. For all others, proceed to step 9.
1. Install the swage clamp and boot (1) on to the wheel drive shaft (2).
2. Ensure that the boot (1) is properly seated in the groove (2) in the wheel drive shaft (3).