K 1500 Truck 4WD V8-6.0L VIN U (2002)
4. Check the gap dimension on the clamp ear. Continue tightening until the gap dimension is reached.
Important: Assemble the tripot joint with the convolute retainer in the correct position, as illustrated.
5. Install the convolute retainer tool over the inboard joint seal, being sure to capture the following convolutions:
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2-5 for the K1500 model (except 1500HD).
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2-4 for the 1500HD, K2500, K3500, and Hummer H2 models.
6. Install the tripot spider assembly (3) onto the halfshaft bar (2).
7. Install the spacer ring (1) in the groove at the end of the halfshaft bar (2).
8. Pack the tripot seal (4) and the tripot housing (1) with the grease supplied in the kit. The amount of grease supplied in this kit has been
pre-measured for this application.
