Inner Tripot Boot Removal and Installation
Inner Tripot Seal Removal and InstallationTools Required:
J-8059 Snap Ring Pliers
J-35566 Seal Clamp Pliers
Removal
1. Remove the drive axle from the vehicle.
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 snap ring pliers 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
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 snap ring pliers J-8059.
4. Fill the tripot housing with 195 to 215 g (6.9 to 7.6 ounces) of the recommended grease.
Repack the tripot with 195 to 215 g (6.9 to 7.6 ounces) 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 seal clamp pliers J-35566.
7. Crimp the new small seal retaining clamp using the seal clamp pliers J-35566.
8. Install the drive axle shaft to the vehicle.