Front Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement (Manual)

Front Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement (Manual)

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

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the cross groove joint seal assembly. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement (Automatic) (Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement (Automatic))Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement (Manual) (Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement (Manual)).
2. Remove the large seal retaining clip. Discard the clamp.
3. Remove the small seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.




4. Clean and degrease the joint.

Warning

The outer joint is designed to be replaced as a one piece unit. Do not attempt to disassemble or service the outer joint. Improper service will affect both performance of the vehicle and could cause personal injury or vehicle damage.

5. Remove the seal from the joint assembly.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the seal onto the axle shaft.
2. Fill the joint seal with 110-130 grams (3.9-4.6 ounces) of the recommended grease. Repack the joint with 110-130 grams (3.9-4.6 ounces) of the recommended grease.




3. Install a new large seal retaining clamp and a new small seal retaining clamp.




4. Crimp the new small seal retaining clamp and the new large seal retaining clamp using J 35566 (1).
5. Install the cross groove joint seal assembly. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement (Automatic) (Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement (Automatic))Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement (Manual) (Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement (Manual)).