Corvette V8-6.2L (2008)
21. Remove the wheel drive shaft from the bench vise.
Important: All traces of old grease and any contaminates must be removed.
22. Clean the following thoroughly with clean solvent:
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The inner race
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The outer race
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The cage
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The balls
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The axle shaft exposed end
23. Thoroughly air dry all the parts.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Wheel drive shaft boots, seals and clamps should be protected from sharp objects any time service is performed on or near the wheel drive
shaft(s). Damage to the boot(s), the seal(s) or the clamp(s) may cause lubricant to leak from the joint and lead to increased noise and possible failure of
the wheel drive shaft.
1. Wrap a shop towel around the axle shaft.
2. Place the wheel drive shaft horizontally in a bench vise.
3. Install a new small seal retaining clamp onto the wheel drive shaft.
4. Install the seal onto the axle shaft.
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.
1. 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.
2. Position a wood block squarely over the end of the inner race.
3. Use a hammer to begin to drive the inner race onto the axle shaft.
