LaCrosse V8-5.3L (2008)
Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement
Tools Required
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J 41048 Drive Axle Swage Ring Clamp
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J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers
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J 35910 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the large seal retaining clamp from the CV joint with a side cutter. Discard the seal retaining clamp.
Notice: Do not cut through the wheel drive shaft inboard boot during service. Cutting through the boot may damage the sealing surface of the
housing and the tripot bushing. Damage to the sealing surface may lead to water and dirt intrusion and premature wear of the constant velocity
joint.
2. Use a hand grinder to cut through the swage ring in order to remove the swage ring.
3. Separate the halfshaft outboard seal from CV joint outer race (1) at large diameter.
4. Slide the seal (5) away from joint along halfshaft bar (4).
5. Wipe the grease from the face of the CV joint inner race (2).
6. Spread the ears on the race retaining ring (3) with J 8059.
7. Remove the CV joint assembly (1) from the halfshaft bar (4).
8. Remove the halfshaft outboard seal (5) from the halfshaft bar (4).
9. Discard the old outboard seal.
