Grand Prix V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (1997)
DISASSEMBLE
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Tools Required:
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J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers
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J 35566 Seal Clamp Tool
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J 41048 Swage Tool
1. Large seal retaining clamp (16) 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 (15) from C/V Font race (21) at large diameter and slide seal away from joint along axle shaft (14).
4. Wipe grease from face of C/V inner race (19).
5. Spread ears on race retaining ring (17) with J 8059 and remove C/V joint assembly from axle shaft (14).
6. Seal (15) from axle shaft (14).
7. Use a brass drift and a hammer to gently tap on C/V joint cage (20) until it is tilted enough to remove first chrome alloy ball (18).
8. Tilt cage (20) in opposite direction to remove opposing ball (18).
9. Repeat this process until all six balls (18) are removed.
