Sierra 1500 2WD V6-4.3L (2008)
Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement
Tools Required
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J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers
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J 35910 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers
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J 36652-1 Drive Axle Clamp Swage Tool
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J 36652-2 Axle Swage Tool
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (2500) (See: Service and Repair/Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement)Wheel
Drive Shaft Replacement (1500) (See: Service and Repair/Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement) .
2. Remove the wheel drive shaft seal cover, if applicable. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Cover Replacement (See: Service and Repair/Wheel
Drive Shaft Seal Cover Replacement) .
Important: Use caution when using the hand grinder by the CV joint outer race (1).
3. Use a hand grinder to cut through the swage ring (2).
4. Use side cutters to cut off the small boot clamp (4).