Lumina V6-3.8L VIN K (1998)
1. Remove the large seal retaining clamp from the C/V joint with a side cutter. Discard the seal retaining clamp.
NOTICE: Take care when using the hand grinder to avoid damage to the axle shaft.
2. Use a hand grinder to cut through the swage ring in order to remove the swage ring.
3. Separate drive axle outboard seal from C/V joint outer race (1) at large diameter.
4. Slide the seal (5) away from joint along axle shaft (4).
5. Wipe the grease from the face of the C/V joint inner race (2).
6. Spread the ears on the race retaining ring (3) with J 8059.
7. Remove the C/V joint assembly (1) from the axle shaft (4).
8. Remove the drive axle outboard seal (5) from the axle shaft (4).
9. Discard the old outboard seal.
10. Place a brass drift against the C/V joint cage (1).
11. Tap gently on the brass drift with a hammer in order to tilt the cage (1).
12. Remove the first chrome alloy ball (2) when the C/V joint cage (1) tilts.
13. Tilt the C/V joint cage (1) in the opposite direction to remove the opposing chrome alloy ball (2).
14. Repeat this process to remove all six of the balls.
