Lumina V6-3.1L VIN J (2000)
(2).
Important: Ensure that the retaining ring side of the inner race faces the halfshaft bar.
8. Place the cage (4) and the inner race into the outer race (1).
9. Insert the first chrome ball then tilt the cage in the opposite direction to insert the opposing ball.
10. Repeat this process until all six balls are in place.
11. Place approximately half the grease from the service kit inside the outboard boot and pack the CV joint with the remaining grease.
12. Push the CV joint (2) onto the halfshaft bar (1) until the retaining ring is seated in the groove on the bar.
Important: The outboard boot (1) must not be dimpled, stretched or out of shape in any way. If the boot (1) is not shaped correctly, equalize the
pressure in the boot (1) and shape the boot (1) properly by hand.
13. Slide large diameter of the outboard boot (1) with the large boot retaining clamp (2) in place over the outside of the CV joint outer race (3) and
locate the boot lip in the groove on the CV joint outer race (3).