K 1500 Truck 4WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
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Required Tools:
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3 inch or 4 inch pipe coupling
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12 mm x 12 mm steel plate with a 28 mm hole drilled in the center. The plate must be at least 3 mm thick.
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M24 x 2.0 nut
1. Put the new deflector ring into position on the CV joint.
2. Put the 3 inch or 4 inch pipe coupling against the deflector ring. Put the 12 mm x 12 mm steel plate over the pipe. The axle shaft will protrude
through the 28 mm hole in the steel plate.
3. Install the M24 x 2.0 nut on the axle shaft. Tighten the M24 x 2.0 nut until the deflector ring bottoms against the CV joint.
4. Remove the nut, the steel plate and the pipe coupling.
NOTICE: If the tripot end of the drive axle (halfshaft) assembly does not require service, follow the directions for installation of the drive axle
seal cover, found at the end of this section.
