Avalanche 4WD V8-5.3L (2011)
Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement
Special Tools
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J-8059 - Snap Ring Pliers
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J-35910 - Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers
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J-36652-1 - Drive Axle Clamp Swage Tool
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J-36652-2 - Axle Swage Tool
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools See: Differential Assembly/Tools and Equipment/Rear Drive Axle.
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
Note: Use caution when using the hand grinder by the CV joint outer race (1).
2. Use a hand grinder to cut through the swage ring (2).
3. Use side cutters to cut off the small boot clamp (4).