K 1500 Truck 4WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
1. Inspect the deflector ring. Replace the deflector ring if the deflector ring is damaged.
2. Use a hammer and a brass drift to tap the damaged deflector ring off of the CV joint. Discard the deflector ring.
Disassemble CV Joint and Seal
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Required Tools:
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J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers
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J 35910 Seal Clamp Tool
1. Place protective covers over the vise jaws. Place the drive axle in the vise.
2. Use a hand grinder to cut through the swage ring. Do not damage the outer race.
3. Use side cutters to cut off the small seal clamp.
4. Slide the seal down the axle shaft and away from the CV joint outer race. Wipe all grease away from the face of the CV joint.
5. Find the axle shaft retaining snap ring, which is located in the inner race. Spread the snap ring ears apart with the snap ring pliers J 8059 (or
equivalent).
6. Pull the CV joint and the CV joint seal from the axle shaft. Discard the old CV joint seal.
Disassemble CV Joint
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Required Tools:
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J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers
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J 35910 Seal Clamp Tool
1. Place a brass drift against the cage. Tap gently on the brass drift in order to tilt the cage. Remove the first ball when the cage tilts.
2. Repeat step 1 to remove all of the balls.
