Cavalier L4-2.2L VIN 4 (1998)
Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair
Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint & Boot Replacement (Tripot 2.2L)
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
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Tools Required
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J 8039-A Snap Ring Pliers
IMPORTANT: Do not cut through boot and damage sealing surface of outer housing (1).
1. Remove the small retaining clamp from the halfshaft bar (4) with a side cutter. Discard the small retaining clamp.
2. Remove the larger boot retaining clamp from the inboard joint with a side cutter. Discard the boot retaining clamp.
3. Separate the housing assembly (1) from the boot at large diameter.
4. Slide boot away from joint along halfshaft bar.
5. Before removing the tripot spider assembly (3) from the halfshaft bar, perform the following procedure:
6. Remove the spacer ring (2) from the end of the halfshaft bar using J 8039-A.
IMPORTANT: Never reuse the spacer ring (2).
7. Place a brass drift on the area of the tripot spider (1) next to the halfshaft bar (3).
8. Tap on the brass drift with the hammer.
9. Remove the tripot spider assembly (1) from the halfshaft bar (3).
IMPORTANT: Handle the tripot spider assembly (1) with care.