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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Driveline/Axle 🢒 Wheel Drive Shafts 🢒 Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint Inspection

Inspection Procedure

    Object Number: 2056507 Size: SH
  1. Remove the wheel drive shaft tripod bushing (1) from the tripod housing (5).
  2. Remove the wheel drive shaft tripod housing (1) from the wheel drive shaft.
  3. Remove the wheel drive shaft tripod joint boot bushing (1).
  4. Using a suitable cleaner, remove the excess grease from the tripod assembly.
  5. Inspect the following items for damage or excessive wear:
    6. • The wheel drive shaft tripod boot
    • The wheel drive shaft tripod assembly
    • The wheel drive shaft tripod joint housing
    • The wheel drive shaft tripod joint bushing
    • The wheel drive shaft
  6. If any of the items in step 7 are found to be defective, replace those items that are serviceable. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.