K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-6.0L VIN U (2002)
Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair
Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Seal Replacement
Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Seal Replacement
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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
Notice: With the removal of the wheel drive shaft for any reason, the transmission sealing surface (the tripot male/female shank of the joint) should
be inspected for corrosion. If corrosion is evident, the surface should be cleaned with 320 grit cloth or equivalent in a rotational motion only. Do not
clean with an oscillating motion. Transmission fluid may be used to clean off any remaining debris and the joint wiped dry before installation.
Corrosion on the joint sealing surface, may damage the transmission seals and cause a fluid leak.
Important: Use caution when using the hand grinder by the tripot housing (1).
1. Use a hand grinder in order to cut through the swage ring (2).
2. Remove the tripot housing (1) from the halfshaft.
3. Wipe the grease off of the tripot assembly roller bearings and the tripot housing (1).
4. Thoroughly degrease the tripot housing (1).
5. Allow the tripot housing (1) to dry prior to assembly.
Important: Handle the tripot spider assembly with care. Tripot balls and needle rollers may separate from the spider trunnion if the tripot balls and
needle rollers are not handled carefully. Use side cutters to cut away the small seal clamp.
6. Compress the tripot seal up the halfshaft, away from the tripot spider assembly toward the outboard (CV joint assembly) end of the halfshaft.
7. Spread the spider spacer ring (2) with J 8059 (or equivalent).
