Silverado 1500 4WD V8-5.3L VIN T (2004)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: Service and Repair
Outer Joint and Seal Replacement
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement
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J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers
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J 35910 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers
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J 36652-1 Drive Axle Clamp Swage Tool
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J 36652-2 Axle Swage Tool
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the wheel drive shaft.
2. Remove the wheel drive shaft seal cover, if applicable.
Important: Use caution when using the hand grinder by the CV joint outer race (1).
3. Use a hand grinder to cut through the swage ring (2).
4. Use side cutters to cut off the small boot clamp (4).