Avalanche 1500 4WD V8-5.3L VIN Z Flex Fuel (2005)
14. Gather the halfshaft seal cover material at the center. Wrap the halfshaft seal cover (1) tightly with the nylon strap (2) provided in the kit.
Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Seal Replacement
Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Seal Replacement
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Tools Required
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J 35910 Seal Clamp Tool
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J 36652 Drive Axle Clamp Swage Tool
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J 36652-98 Axle Swage Tool
Disassembly Procedure
Important: Use caution when using the hand grinder by the tripot housing (1).
1. Use a hand grinder in order to cut through the swage ring (2).
2. Remove the tripot housing (1) from the halfshaft.
3. Wipe the grease off of the housing (1).
4. Thoroughly degrease the tripot housing (1).
5. Allow the tripot housing (1) to dry prior to assembly.
