TrailBlazer 4WD L6-4.2L VIN S (2002)
Important: The retaining snap ring inside of the inner race engages in the halfshaft bar groove with a click when the CV joint is in the proper
position.
26. Slide the CV joint (2) onto the halfshaft bar (1).
27. Pull on the CV joint (2) to verify engagement.
28. Slide the large diameter of the CV joint seal (1), with the large retaining ring (2) in place, over the outside edge of the CV joint outer race (3).
29. Position the lip of the CV joint seal (1) into the groove on the CV joint outer race (3).
30. Manipulate the CV joint seal (1) to remove any excess air.
31. Secure the large retaining clamp (1) to the housing with J 35910 (or equivalent), a breaker bar (3), and a torque wrench (2).
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Torque the large retaining clamp (1) to 176 Nm (130 ft. lbs.).
32. Check the gap dimension on the clamp ear.
