CTS-V V8-6.0L VIN U (2006)
Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair
Outer Joint and Seal Replacement
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Seal Replacement
Tools Required
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J41048 Drive Axle Swage Ring Clamp
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J8059 Snap Ring Pliers
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J35910 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers
Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the large seal retaining clamp from the CV joint with a side cutter. Discard the seal retaining clamp.
2. Use a hand grinder to cut through the swage ring in order to remove the swage ring.
Notice: Do not cut through the wheel drive shaft inboard seal during service. Cutting through the seal 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.
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 J8059.
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.