Grand Prix V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1998)
Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
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 Small Swage Tool
1. Remove the large boot retaining clamp from the CV joint with a side cutter. Discard the boot retaining clamp.
2. Use a hand grinder to cut through the swage ring in order to remove the swage ring.
NOTICE: Take care when using the hand grinder to avoid damage to the halfshaft bar.
3. Separate the halfshaft outboard boot from CV joint outer race (1) at large diameter.
4. Slide the boot (5) away from joint along halfshaft bar (4).
5. Wipe the grease from the face of the CV joint inner race (2).
6. Spread the ears on the race retaining ring (3) with J 8059.
7. Remove the CV joint assembly (1) from the halfshaft bar (4).
8. Remove the halfshaft outboard boot (5) from the halfshaft bar (4).
9. Discard the old outboard boot.
10. Place a brass drift against the CV joint cage (1).
11. Tap gently on the brass drift with a hammer in order to tilt the cage (1).
12. Remove the first chrome alloy ball (2) when the CV joint cage (1) tilts.
13. Tilt the CV joint cage (1) in the opposite direction to remove the opposing chrome alloy ball (2).
14. Repeat this process to remove all six of the balls.
