H3 V8-5.3L (2008)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: 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 35910 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Plier
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J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers
Removal Procedure
Important: When replacing the outer seal you MUST replace the inner seal.
1. Remove the inner seal. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement (See: Constant Velocity Joint/Service and Repair/Wheel
Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement) .
Important: Do not damage the outer race while using the hand grinder.
2. Use a hand grinder to cut through the large retaining clamp (3) located at the C/V joint (4).
Discard the large retaining clamp.
3. Use a hand grinder to cut through the small retaining clamp (1) on the small end of the outer seal (2).
Discard the small retaining clamp.
Important: Do NOT remove the C/V joint from the driveshaft bar. If the C/V joint is removed from the driveshaft bar you must replace
the whole driveshaft assembly.
4. Remove the outer seal (1) from the C/V joint (2).
Slide the outer seal (1) away from the C/V joint (2) and remove from the driveshaft bar.
Discard the outer seal.
5. Clean the old grease out of the C/V joint and allow to thoroughly dry.
Installation Procedure
