Blazer 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (2004)
Important: Ensure that the retaining ring side of the CV joint inner race faces the halfshaft bar (1) before installation.
25. Place the retaining snap ring into the CV joint Inner race.
Important: The retaining snap ring inside of the inner race engages in the halfshaft bar groove with a click when the CV joint is in the proper position.
26. Slide the CV joint (2) onto the halfshaft bar (1).
27. Pull on the CV joint (2) to verify engagement.
28. Slide the large diameter of the CV joint seal (1), with the large retaining ring (2) in place, over the outside edge of the CV joint outer race (3).
29. Position the lip of the CV joint seal (1) into the groove on the CV joint outer race (3).
30. Manipulate the CV joint seal (1) to remove any excess air.
31. Secure the large retaining clamp (1) to the housing with J35910 (or equivalent), a breaker bar (3), and a torque wrench (2).
Torque the large retaining clamp (1) to 176 Nm (130 ft. lbs.).
