Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
3. When replacing damaged front wheel driveshaft joint boots, the grease should be checked for contamination. If the CV joints are operating
satisfactorily, and the grease does not appear to be contaminated, add grease and replace the front wheel driveshaft joint boot. If the grease appears
contaminated, proceed with a complete CV joint disassembly and inspection.
4. Remove stop ring and driveshaft bearing retainer circlip.
NOTE: If further disassembly is required, first remove outboard front wheel driveshaft joint and front wheel driveshaft joint boot.
5. Slide inboard front wheel driveshaft joint boot off interconnecting halfshaft.
6. Remove trilobe insert, if equipped, from inboard CV joint housing. Remove grease from outer race and inspect outer race and tripod assembly.
ASSEMBLY
1. Install front wheel driveshaft joint boot on interconnecting halfshaft. Position front wheel driveshaft joint boot to allow for inboard CV joint
housing installation.
