CTS V8-5.7L VIN P (2004)
1. Install the new swage ring (2) on the neck of the new inner boot (1). Do not swage.
2. Slide the inner boot onto the halfshaft bar and position the neck of the inner boot into the boot groove (3) on the halfshaft bar. The largest groove
below the sight groove on the halfshaft bar is the boot groove.
3. Position the inboard end of the halfshaft assembly (1) using J41048.
Notice: Do not cut through the wheel drive shaft inboard seal during service. Cutting through the seal may damage the sealing surface of the
housing and the tripot bushing. Damage to the sealing surface may lead to water and dirt intrusion and premature wear of the constant velocity
joint.