Hombre S Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.3L (1999)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: Service and Repair
Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement
Disassembly Procedure
Tools Required
J 8059 Snap ring Pliers
1. Remove the clamps from the boot with a pair of side cutters.
Important: Do not damage the tripot housing (1).
2. Use a hand grinder to cut through the swag ring.
3. Remove the tripot housing (1) and the tripot trilobal bushing (2) from the halfshaft bar (5)
4. Wipe the grease off of the tripot assembly roller bearings and the housing (1).
5. Thoroughly degrease the housing (1) and the tripot trilobal bushing (2).
6. Use 320 grit 3M cloth (or equivalent) to remove any evident corrosion in the transmission sealing surface.
7. Allow the housing (1) and the tripot trilobal bushing (2) to dry prior to assembly.
Important: Handle the tripot spider assembly (1) with care. Tripot balls and needle rollers may separate from the spider trunnion if the tripot balls
and needle rollers are not handled carefully.
8. Compress the tripot boot (4) onto the halfshaft bar (3), away from the spider assembly (1).
