K 1500 Truck 4WD V8-4.8L VIN V (2003)
Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Seal
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Seal Replacement
Tools Required
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J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers
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J 35910 Seal Clamp Tool
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J 36652 Drive Axle Clamp Swage Tool
Disassembly Procedure
Important: Use caution when using the hand grinder by the CV joint outer race (1).
1. Use a hand grinder to cut through the swage ring (2).
2. Use side cutters to cut off the small seal clamp (4).
3. Slide the seal (5) down the halfshaft bar (4) and away from the CV joint outer race (1).
4. Wipe all grease away from the face of the CV joint.
5. Find the halfshaft bar retaining snap ring (3), which is located in the inner race (2).
6. Spread the snap ring ears apart using J8059 (or equivalent),
7. Pull the CV joint (1) and the CV joint seal (5) from the halfshaft bar (4).
8. Discard the old CV joint seal (5).
