K 1500 Yukon Denali AWD V8-6.0L VIN U (2002)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: Technical Service Bulletins
Drivetrain - Revised Inner Drive Axle Joint Service
File In Section: 04 - Driveline Axle
Bulletin No.: 03-04-18-003
Date: June, 2003
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE
Subject:
Revised Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Seal Replacement
Models:
2002-2003 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade EXT
2001-2003 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe
2002-2003 Chevrolet Avalanche
2001-2003 GMC Sierra, Suburban, Yukon, Yukon XL
2003 HUMMER H2
with Four Wheel Drive
This bulletin is being issued to revise the Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Seal Replacement procedure in the Rear Wheel Drive Shafts sub-section of
the Service Manual. Please replace the current information in the Service Manual with the following information.
The following information has been updated within SI. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin
on the affected page.
Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Seal Replacement
Tools Required
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J 35910 Seal Clamp Tool
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J 36652 Drive Axle Clamp Swage Tool
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J 36652-98 Axle Swage Tool
Disassembly Procedure
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 housing (1).
