Grand AM V6-3.4L VIN E (2001)
Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Seal Replacement
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Seal Replacement
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Tools Required
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J 35910 Seal Clamp Tool
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J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers
Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the large seal retaining clamp from the CV joint with a side cutter. Discard the seal retaining clamp.
2. Remove the small seal retaining clamp from the halfshaft bar (4) with a side cutter. Discard the seal retaining clamp.
3. Separate the seal (5) from the CV joint outer race (1) at large diameter and slide the seal (5) away from joint along bar (4).
4. Wipe the grease from the face of the CV joint inner race (2).
5. Spread the ears on the race retaining ring (3) using the J 8059 and remove the CV joint assembly (1) from the bar (4).
6. Remove the seal (5) from the bar (4).
7. Use a brass drift and a hammer in order to gently tap on the CV joint cage (1) until the cage is tilted enough to remove the first chrome alloy ball
(2).
8. Tilt the cage in the opposite direction in order to remove the opposing ball.
9. Repeat this process until all 6 balls are removed.