FRT. DRIVE AXLE INBOARD AND OUYBOARD BOOT CLAMP/INSTALL

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1988 AND 1989 Kl,2,3

THIS BULLETIN CANCELS AND REPLACES PRODUCT SERVICE BULLETIN 88-4-103 (864303). ALL COPIES OF WHICH SHOULD BE DISCARDED.

Starting with the VIN numbers listed below, the 1988 K3 Inboard and Outboard Front Axle Boot Clamps were changed in production from a crimped to a swaged clamp design.

PLANT VIN

GMC Pontiac East 1GTGK34K3JE529050 Oshawa 2GTGK39J5J1564061

CHEVROLET Pontiac East 1GBGK34K9JE183526 Oshawa 2GCGK39N5J1255838

The same change took place for the Kl and K2 models with the start of the 1989 model production.

The old style crimped clamp required a stamped metal protector pressed onto the outer C/V joint housing around the clamp.

The new design swage clamp has a smooth finish when installed and does not require a clamp protector.

Parts Information

The following kits contain the new swaged clamps:

K30 K10/20 --- ------ Seal Service Kit, Tripot 26018963 26018970 Seal Service Kit, C/V Joint 26018964 26018968

K30 K10/20 --- ------ Joint Asm. Serv. Kit, Seal & CV 26018965 26018971 Spider Asm. Service Kit 26018966 26018972

Clamps

Inboard Tripot Clamp 26007603 26007601 Outboard C/V Joint Clamps 26007602 26007601

Parts are currently available from CANSPO.

Service

When servicing any 1988 or 1989 K model truck front axle, use the instructions in the 1989 Light Duty Truck Unit Repair Manual Section 4C4, Pages 21 through 29.

Tool

The swage clamp installation tool is now a required tool and is included in your 1989 Essential Tool Order.

TOOL NUMBER APPLICATION ------------ ------------ J36652-1 K10/20 J36652-2 K30 (Outboard) J36652-3 K30 (Inboard)

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