Escalade V8-5.7L VIN R (2000)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair
Front Drive Axle
Deflector Ring Replacement
FRONT AXLE- DEFLECTOR RING
Disassembly Procedure
1. Inspect the deflector ring (1).
2. Replace the deflector ring (1) if the deflector ring (1) is damaged.
3. Use a hammer and a brass drift to tap the damaged deflector ring (1) off of the CV joint.
4. Discard the deflector ring (1).
Assembly Procedure
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Tools Required
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3 inch or 4 inch pipe coupling
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12 cm x 12 cm steel plate with a 28 mm hole drilled in the center. The plate must be at least 3 mm thick.
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M24 x 2.0 nut
1. Put the new deflector ring (1) into position on the CV joint.
2. Put the 3 inch or 4 inch pipe coupling against the deflector ring (1). Put the 12 cm x 12 cm steel plate over the pipe. The halfshaft bar (2) will
protrude through the 28 mm hole in the steel plate.