Corvette V8-6.2L SC (2009)
7. Using the J 8059 - pliers , remove the retaining ring (1) and the tripot spider (2) from the wheel drive shaft (3).
Note: The rollers may fall off the spider assembly when the tripod joint is removed from the housing
8. Remove the spider assembly and the tripot housing from the wheel drive shaft.
9. Remove the boot (1) from the wheel drive shaft (2).
10. Remove the excess lubricant from the face of the tripot spider and the inside of the tripot housing.
Note: If the inner tripot assembly is found to have worn or damaged internal parts, replace the wheel drive shaft as an assembly. The tripot
assembly and it's inner components are not serviced separately.
11. Inspect the inner tripot assembly for wear or damage. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint Inspection (See: Constant Velocity Joint/Testing
and Inspection/Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint Inspection)
Assembly Procedure
