K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-5.3L VIN T (1999)
Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair
Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement
Disassembly Procedure
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Tools Required
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J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers
Notice: With removal of the halfshaft for any reason, the transmission sealing surface (the tri-pot male/female shank of the halfshaft) should be
inspected for corrosion. If corrosion is evident, the surface should be cleaned with 320 grit cloth or equivalent. Transmission fluid may be used to
clean off any remaining debris. The surface should be wiped dry and the halfshaft reinstalled free of any build-up.
1. Use a hand grinder in order to cut through the swage ring (2). Do not damage the tri-pot housing (1).
2. Remove the tri-pot housing (1) from the halfshaft.
3. Wipe the grease off of the tri-pot assembly roller bearings and the tri-pot housing (1).
4. Thoroughly degrease the tri-pot housing (1).
5. Allow the tri-pot housing (1) to dry prior to assembly.
Important: Handle the tri-pot spider assembly with care. Tri-pot balls and needle rollers may separate from the spider trunnion if the tri-pot balls and
needle rollers are not handled carefully.
Use side cutters to cut away the small boot clamp.
6. Compress the tri-pot boot (2) up the halfshaft (4), away from the tri-pot spider assembly (1) toward the outboard (CV joint assembly) end of the
drive axle (1).
7. Spread the spider spacer ring (2) with J 8059 (or equivalent).
