Lumina V6-3.1L VIN J (2000)
3. Mount J41048 in a vise and proceed as follows:
3.1.
Position the outboard end (1) of the halfshaft assembly in tool J41048.
3.2.
Align the top of boot neck on the bottom die using the indicator.
3.3.
Place the top half of the J41048 on the lower half of the J41048.
3.4.
Before proceeding, ensure there are no pinch points on the boot. This could cause damage to the boot.
3.5.
Insert the bolts (2).
3.6.
Tighten the bolts by hand until snug.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Align the following items:
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The boot (1)
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The swage ring (2)
Tighten each bolt of J41048 180 degrees at a time using a ratchet wrench. Alternate between each bolt until both sides are bottomed.
5. Put a light coat of grease from the service kit on the ball grooves of the inner race and the outer race (1).
6. Hold inner race 90 degrees to the centerline of the cage (4) with the lands of the inner race aligned with the windows of the cage and insert the
inner race into the cage.
7. Hold the cage and the inner race 90 degrees to the centerline of the outer race (1) and align the cage windows (3) with the lands of the outer race