K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-5.3L VIN T (1999)
3. Secure the small boot clamp (1) with J 35910 (or equivalent), a breaker bar, and a torque wrench.
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Tighten the small boot clamp (1) to 136 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
4. Check the gap dimension on the clamp ear.
Important: Assemble the CV joint with the convolute retainer in the correct position, as illustrated. CV joint boot damage will occur if the CV joint
assembly does not meet the specified dimension.
5. Install the convolute retainer over the inboard joint boot, being sure to capture three convolutions.
6. Install the tri-pot spider assembly (3) onto the halfshaft bar (2) with the counterbore towards the end of the halfshaft bar (2).
7. Install the spacer ring (1) in the groove at the end of the halfshaft bar (2).
8. Push the spider assembly (1) back toward the end of the halfshaft bar (2) until the spacer ring is covered by the spider assembly (1) counterbore.
