GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Chevrolet
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2004
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Vivant
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Driveline/Axle
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Front Drive Axle
🢒 Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement
Tools Required
J 35566
Seal Clamp Pliers
Disassembly Procedure
Remove the drive axle from the vehicle. Refer to
Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft and Inner Shaft Housing Replacement
.
Remove the large seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.
Remove the small seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.
Degrease the joint.
Spread the snap ring using the
J 35566
and remove the outer joint from the axle shaft.
Assembly Procedure
Install the outer joint to the axle shaft.
Fill the joint seal with 175-195 g (6.2-6.9 oz) of the recommended grease. Repack the joint with 175-195 g (6.2-6.9 oz) of the recommended grease.
For 2.0L DOHC models, fill the joint seal with 200-220 g (7.1-7.8 oz) of the recommended grease.
Install the new small seal retaining clamp.
Install a new large seal retaining clamp.
Install the drive axle to the vehicle. Refer to
Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft and Inner Shaft Housing Replacement
.