GMC 1976 ZEO 6083 Maintenance Manual page 160

Figure 21-Removing Inner C .V . Joint Seal
Figure 22-Removing Housing Assembly
NOTE : Place a rubber band over ends of spider
to retain the three balls and needle bearings.
Wipe all excess grease from C.V . parts joint.
Remove housing "O" ring seal and discard. Set
housing aside.
3 . Insert axle assembly in vise. Clamp on mid-
portion of axle shaft . Protect against jaw marks.
4 . Using Tool J-5586, remove retaining ring from
end of axle shaft.
23)
5 . Slide spider assembly from axle shaft. (figure
6. Remove retaining ring (inner) from axle shaft
using Tool J-5586 . (figure 24)
7. Remove small seal clamp.
8 . Slide boot seal off axle shaft and discard seal .
DRIVE AXLES 313- 9
Figure 23-Removing Spider Assembly
Figure 24-Removing Inner Retaining Ring
Figure 25-Removing Cover from Housing