Montana V6-3.4L VIN E (2002)
Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair
Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Seal Replacement - Front
Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Seal Replacement - Front
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Tools Required
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J 41048 Drive Axle Swage Ring Clamp
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J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers
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J 35910 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers
Disassembly Procedure
Notice: Refer to Constant Velocity Joint Seal Damage Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect the swage ring from the halfshaft bar using a hand grinder to cut through the ring taking care not to damage the halfshaft bar.
2. Remove the large seal retaining clamp (2) from the tripot joint with side cutters. Discard the large seal retaining clamp (2).
3. Separate the inboard seal from the trilobal tripot bushing (3) at the large diameter.
4. Slide the seal away from the joint along the halfshaft bar.
5. Remove the housing (1) from the tripot joint spider and the halfshaft bar (2).
6. Spread spacer ring (2) using J 8059.