Impala V8-5.3L (2008)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: Service and Repair
Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement
Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement
Tools Required
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J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers (Parallel Jaw)
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J 35910 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers
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J 41048 Drive Axle Swage Ring Clamp
Removal Procedure
Notice: Do not cut through the wheel drive shaft inboard boot during service. Cutting through the boot 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.
1. Disconnect the swage ring from the halfshaft bar using a hand grinder to cut through the ring, taking care not to damage the halfshaft bar.
2. Remove the large seal retaining clamp (2) from the tripot joint with side cutters. Discard the large seal retaining clamp.
3. Separate the inboard seal from the trilobal tripot bushing (3) at the large diameter.
4. Slide the seal away from the joint along the halfshaft bar.
