C 1500 Truck 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W (2001)
Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair
Front Wheel Drive Shafts Boot Cover Replacement
Wheel Drive Shafts Boot Cover Replacement
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Tools Required
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J 41187 Band-it Type Tool
Disassembly Procedure
Important: Be careful when removing the clamps from the halfshaft seal cover, If reusing the halfshaft seal cover.
1. Use side cutters to cut the halfshaft seal cover clamps (2) and the nylon strap (1).
2. Slide the halfshaft seal cover (1) off of the halfshaft, over the CV joint end.
3. Check the halfshaft seal cover (1) for rips, tears, worn spots or other damage. Reuse the halfshaft seal cover (1) if there is no damage visible.
Assembly Procedure
1. Insert new clamps (3) into the original halfshaft seal cover (1) (if you are reusing the original halfshaft seal cover.
2. Slide the halfshaft seal cover (1) onto the halfshaft assembly (2), starting at the outboard (CV joint) end.
