Equinox AWD V6-3.4L VIN F (2006)
18. Remove the inner race (1) from the cage (2) by rotating the inner race upward.
19. Clean the following items thoroughly with a suitable solvent. Remove all traces of grease and contaminants.
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The inner and outer race assemblies
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The CV joint cage
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The bearing rollers
20. Dry all the parts with compressed air.
21. Inspect the CV joint assembly for the following:
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Unusual wear
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Cracks
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Damage
22. Replace any damaged parts.
23. Clean the wheel drive shaft bar. Use a wire brush to remove any rust in the seal mounting grooves.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the new small seal clamp (2) on the neck of the outboard seal (1). Do not clamp.
2. Slide the outboard seal onto the wheel drive shaft bar and position the neck of the outboard seal in the seal groove on the bar. The largest groove
below the sight groove on the wheel drive shaft bar is the seal groove seal (3).
