Outer Joint Seal Replacement
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT- Tools Required:
- J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers
- J 35910 Seal Clamp Tool
- J 36652 Swage Clamp Tool
1. Large swage ring from the C/V joint, using a chisel and discard.
Important: Do not cut through the seal and damage the sealing surface of C/V outer housing with the chisel.
Removing C/V Joint:
2. Small seal-retaining clamp on Axle shaft using J 35910.
- Discard small seal retaining clamp.
A. Separate the joint seal from the C/V joint race at large diameter and slide the seal away from joint along the axle shaft.
B. Wipe excess grease from face of C/V inner race.
C. Spread the ears on the race retaining ring with J 8059 and remove the C/V joint assembly from the axle shaft.
3. Seal from the axle shaft.
- Disassemble the joint and flush grease prior to installing the new seal.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you Install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.
1. Small seal-retaining clamp on the neck of the new seal. Do not crimp.
A. Slide the seal onto the axle shaft and position the neck of the seal in the seal groove on the axle shaft.
Installing Seal Retaining Clamp:
B. Crimp the self retaining clamp with J 35910 to 136 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
C. Place approximately half of the grease provided inside the seal and repack the C/V with the remaining grease.
2. Swage ring.
A. Pinch by hand slightly to distort into an oval shape and slide onto large diameter of the seal.
B. Push C/V joint onto axle shaft until retaining ring is seated in groove on axle shaft.
C. Slide large diameter of the seal with the large swage ring in place over the outside of the C/V joint race and locate the seal lip in the housing groove.
Important: The seal must not be dimpled, stretched or out of shape in any way. If the seal is not shaped correctly, carefully insert a thin flat blunt tool (NO SHARP EDGES) between the large seal opening and the outer race at maximum clearance of oval ring to release the air. Shape the seal by hand and remove the tool.
D. Select the correct size swage clamp tool J 36652.
E. Mount the proper size swage clamp tool in the vise and proceed as follows:
- Position the outboard end of the axle assembly in the tool.
- Place the top half of the tool on the lower half of the tool and check for proper alignment.
- Insert the bolts and tighten by hand until snug.
Important: Make sure the seal, housing, and swage ring all remain in alignment.
- Continue to tighten each bolt 180° at a time alternately until both sides are bottomed.
F. Remove the axle assembly from the tool.