Corvette V8-5.7L VIN G (1997)
5. Install the cage onto the axle shaft so the smaller diameter end faces the vise.
Important: The inner race spline relief must face away from the end of the axle shaft.
6. Install the inner race onto the axle shaft.
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Engage the inner race splines onto the axle shaft splines. Be sure to install the inner race spline relief side onto the axle shaft first.
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Position a wood block squarely over the end of the inner race.
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Use a hammer to begin to drive the inner race onto the shaft.
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Reposition the wood block along the face of the inner race to avoid the axle shaft.
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Work evenly around the inner race and continue to drive the inner race, until you feel the inner race seat fully onto the axle shaft.
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Inspect to be sure that the axle shaft snap ring groove is exposed.
7. Install the snap ring to the axle shaft.
8. Position the cage so the cage lands align with the inner race ball tracks.
9. Install the cage onto the inner race.
10. Position the cage windows to align with the inner race ball tracks.
