Astro Van AWD V6-4.3L VIN X (2003)
Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair
Deflector Ring Replacement
Deflector Ring Replacement
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 mm x 12 mm 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 mm x 12 mm steel plate over the pipe. The halfshaft bar (2) will
protrude through the 28 mm hole in the steel plate.
3. Install the M24 x 2.0 nut on the halfshaft bar. Tighten the M24 x 2.0 nut until the deflector ring (1) bottoms against the CV joint.
4. Remove the M24 x 2.0 nut, the 12 mm steel plate and the 3 inch or 4 inch pipe coupling.