Astro Van AWD V6-4.3L VIN X (2003)
Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair
Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Seal Replacement
Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Seal Replacement
Tools Required
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J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers (Parallel Jaw)
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J 35910 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Plier
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J 35566 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Plier
Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the large boot clamp (3) from the tripot boot (4) with side cutters.
2. Remove the tripot housing (1) and bushing (2) from the halfshaft bar (5). Wipe the grease off of the tripot assembly roller bearings and housing.
3. Remove bushing (2) from tripot housing (1) and discard bushing.
4. Degrease the housing (1) thoroughly. Use 320 grit 3M cloth (or equivalent) to remove any evident corrosion in the transmission booting surface.
5. Allow the housing (1) to dry prior to assembly.
6. Cut the small boot clamp from the halfshaft bar end of the tripot boot, using side cutters.
Important: Handle the tripot spider assembly with care. Tripot balls and needle rollers may separate from the spider trunnion if the tripot balls
and needle rollers are not handled carefully.
7. Slide the tripot boot up the halfshaft bar (1), away from the tripot spider assembly toward the outboard (CV joint assembly) end of the halfshaft
bar.
8. Spread the spider spacer ring (2) using J 8059 (or equivalent).
