Sable V6-3.0L VIN 2 Flex Fuel (2005)
Disassembly
CAUTION: Never attempt to mix or substitute components from other halfshafts. The manufacturer matches the halfshaft assembly components
during production.
1. CAUTION: Do not allow the vise jaws to contact the front wheel driveshaft joint boot or the clamp. Use a vise equipped with soft jaws or wood
blocks.
Clamp the halfshaft assembly in a vise.
2. Remove the clamps.
3. Separate the front wheel driveshaft joint boot from the front wheel driveshaft joint (313413).
4. Check the CV joint grease for contamination by rubbing it between two fingers. Any gritty feeling indicates contamination.
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If the grease is contaminated/additional disassembly is necessary, proceed as follows.
