Avalanche 1500 4WD V8-5.3L VIN Z Flex Fuel (2005)
6. Using side cutters, remove the small boot retaining clamp.
7. Remove the following items from the halfshaft bar:
7.1.
The spacer ring (1)
7.2.
The tripot spider assembly (2)
7.3.
The tripot boot (3)
8. Clean the halfshaft bar (4). Use a wire brush in order to remove any rust in the seal mounting area (grooves).
9. Inspect the needle rollers, needle bearings, and trunnion. Inspect the tripot housing for unusual wear, cracks, or other damage. Replace any
damaged parts with the appropriate service kit.
Assembly Procedure
1. Place the new small seal clamp (2) onto the small end of the joint seal (1). Compress the joint seal (1) and small seal clamp (2) onto the halfshaft
bar.
2. Position the small end of the joint seal (1) into the joint seal groove (3) on the halfshaft bar.
