Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Seal Replacement (Automatic)

Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Seal Replacement (Automatic)

Tools Required
* J 35566 Seal Clamp Pliers
* J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the drive axle from the vehicle. Refer to Inner Axle Shaft Replacement - Front Drive Axle (Automatic) Inner Axle Shaft Replacement - Front Drive Axle (Automatic)Inner Axle Shaft Replacement - Front Drive Axle (Manual) Inner Axle Shaft Replacement - Front Drive Axle (Manual).
2. Remove the large seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.
3. Remove the small seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.
4. Separate the joint housing from the boot.




5. Degrease the tripot assembly.
6. Remove the shaft retaining ring using the J 8059 .




7. Remove the tripot and the tripot joint retaining ring from the axle shaft.
8. Remove the tripot joint seal from the axle shaft.

Installation Procedure




1. Install a new small seal retaining clamp onto the seal.
2. Install the seal onto the axle shaft.




3. Install the shaft retaining ring onto the axle shaft using the J 8059 (1).




4. Fill the tripot housing with 195-215 g (6.9-7.6 oz) of the recommended grease. Repack the tripot with 195-215 g (6.9-7.6 oz) of the recommended grease.
5. Install the boot to the joint housing.




6. Install a new large seal retaining clamp. Crimp the large seal retaining clamp using the J 35566 .
7. Crimp the new small seal retaining clamp using the J 35566 (1).
8. Install the drive axle shaft to the vehicle. Refer to Inner Axle Shaft Replacement - Front Drive Axle (Automatic) Inner Axle Shaft Replacement - Front Drive Axle (Automatic)Inner Axle Shaft Replacement - Front Drive Axle (Manual) Inner Axle Shaft Replacement - Front Drive Axle (Manual).