Avalanche 1500 2WD V8-5.3L (2008)
Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement
Special Tools
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J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers
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J 35910 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers
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J 36652-1 Drive Axle Clamp Swage Tool
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J 36652-2 Axle Swage Tool
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (2500) (See: Service and Repair/Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - 2500
Series)Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (1500) (See: Service and Repair/Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - 1500 Series) .
Important: Use caution when using the hand grinder by the CV joint outer race (1).
2. Use a hand grinder to cut through the swage ring (2).
3. Use side cutters to cut off the small boot clamp (4).