LSS V6-3.8L VIN K (1997)
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Tools Required:
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J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers
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J 35910 Seal Clamp Tool
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J 41048 Swage Tool
DISASSEMBLE
1. Large seal retaining clamp (15) from C/V joint with side cutter and discard.
2. For swage ring removal, use a hand grinder to cut through the ring (taking care not to damage the axle shaft).
3. Separate joint seal (14) from C/V joint race (20) at large diameter and slide seal away from joint along axle shaft (13).
4. Wipe grease from face of C/V inner face (18).
5. Spread ears on race retaining ring (16) with J 8059 as shown and remove C/V joint assembly from axle shaft (13).
6. Seal (14) from axle shaft (13).
7. Use a brass drift and a hammer to gently tap on C/V joint cage (19) until it is tilted enough to remove first chrome alloy ball (17).
8. Tilt cage (19) in opposite direction to remove opposing ball (17).
9. Repeat this process until all six balls (17) are removed.
10. Position cage (19) and inner race (18) 90° to center line of outer race (20) and align cage windows with lands of outer race.
11. Cage (19) and inner race (18) from outer race (20).
