K 2500 Suburban 4WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1999)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: Service and Repair
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement
Disassembly Procedure
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Tools Required
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J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers
1. Place protective covers over the vise jaws. Place the halfshaft in the vise.
2. Use a hand grinder to cut through the swage ring (2). Do not damage the CV joint outer race (1).
3. Use side cutters to cut off the small boot clamp (4).
4. Slide the boot (5) down the halfshaft bar (4) and away from the CV joint outer race (1). Wipe all grease away from the face of the CV joint.
5. Find the halfshaft bar retaining snap ring (3), which is located in the inner race (2). Spread the snap ring ears apart using J 8059 (or equivalent).
6. Pull the CV joint (1) and the CV joint boot (5) from the halfshaft bar (4). Discard the old CV joint boot (5).
