Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
4. Using a brass drift and hammer, give a sharp tap to the inner bearing race to dislodge the internal driveshaft bearing retainer circlip and separate
the front wheel driveshaft joint from the interconnecting shaft. Care should be taken not to drop the front wheel driveshaft joint at separation.
Remove the boot from the shaft.
5. Inspect CV joint grease for contamination.
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If the CV joints are operating satisfactorily, and the grease does not appear to be contaminated, add grease and replace front wheel driveshaft
joint boot.
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If the lubricant appears contaminated, proceed with a complete CV joint disassembly and inspection.
6. Remove circlip located near the end of the shaft. Discard the circlip. A new circlip is supplied with both the front wheel driveshaft joint boot
replacement kit and CV joint. The stop ring, located just below the circlip, should be removed only if it is damaged, worn or otherwise
unserviceable.
CAUTION: DO NOT reuse circlip. Replace used circlip with a new circlip before assembly.
