Corvette V8-6.2L (2008)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: Service and Repair
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement
Tools Required
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J 42572 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers
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J 46588 Axle Seal Crimp Tool
Removal Procedure
This procedure is to be performed only after the drive shaft has been removed from the vehicle. For the removal procedure refer to Wheel Drive Shaft
Replacement (See: Service and Repair) .
1. Wrap a shop towel around the axle shaft.
2. Place the wheel drive shaft horizontally in a bench vise.
3. Using the J 46588 , remove the large seal retaining clamp from the CV joint seal.
4. Remove the small seal retaining clamp from the joint seal.
Use a side cutter or other suitable tool and discard the clamp.
5. Separate the seal from the joint outer race at the large diameter end.
6. Position the seal behind the joint face.
7. Wipe the grease from the face of the joint inner race, cage, balls, etc.
8. Remove the outer joint from the axle shaft.
1. Have an assistant hold the joint housing.
2. Position a wood block between the seal and the joint along the joint face.
3. Strike the wood block with a hammer to compress the axle shaft retaining clip.
4. Continue to strike the wood block to remove the outer joint from the axle shaft.
9. Remove the axle shaft retaining ring from the axle shaft.
10. Remove the seal from the axle shaft.
11. Remove the wheel drive shaft from the vise.
