CTS RWD V8-6.2L SC (2009)
Note: If water or any other contaminates are found to be in the inner components and the ball bearings have a dull or pitted finish to them, replace
the rear wheel drive shaft assembly. None of the inner components are serviced.
6. Remove the grease from the face of the joint inner race, cage, balls, etc.
7. Using snap ring pliers, remove the joint race retaining ring (1).
8. Using a hammer and a brass drift, remove the inner CV joint assembly (2).
9. Remove the boot from the wheel drive shaft.
10. Inspect the the inner CV joint. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint Inspection (See: Constant Velocity Joint/Testing and Inspection/Wheel
Drive Shaft Inner Joint Inspection).
Assemble Procedure