Corvette V8-6.0L VIN U (2005)
31. Align the following items while latching:
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The wheel drive shaft inboard seal (2)
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The tripot housing
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The large seal retaining clamp (3)
32. Using the J 46588, latch the large seal retaining clamp. Ensure that the latching tangs are fully engaged in the large seal clamp band.
33. Remove the wheel drive shaft from the bench vise.
34. Distribute the grease within the inner CV joint. Plunge the joint back and forth four or five times.
35. Inspect the inner CV joint and wheel drive shaft for smooth operation.
0. Hold the wheel drive shaft vertically, with the outer joint at the bottom.
1. Rotate the wheel drive shaft four or five times in a circular motion.
To install the wheel drive shaft into the vehicle, refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
