S10/T10 Blazer 4WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
4. Compress the CV joint seal. While the CV joint seal is compressed, slide the CV joint seal onto the axle shaft. Position the small end of the CV
joint seal into the joint seal groove on the axle shaft.
5. Secure the small seal clamp with tool J 35910 (or equivalent), a breaker bar, and a torque wrench. Torque the small clamp to 136 Nm (100 ft. lbs.)
. Check the gap dimension on the clamp ear. Position the small end of the CV joint seal into the joint seal groove on the axle shaft.
Optional: If a swedge ring is present in the service kit, see the swedge clamp procedure under TRIPOT JOINT AND SEAL ASSEMBLY.
6. Place the retaining snap ring into the CV joint inner race.
Important: Be sure that the retaining ring side of-the CV joint inner race faces the axle shaft before installation.