Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement (Automatic)

Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement (Automatic)

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

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the drive axle from the vehicle. Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft and Inner Shaft Housing Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Using J 35566 (1) remove the large seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.
3. Using J 35566 (1) remove the small seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.




4. Separate the joint housing from the boot.




5. Clean and degrease the tripot assembly.
6. Remove the shaft retaining ring using 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 J 8059 (1).




4. Fill the tripot housing with 195-215 g (6.9-7.6 ounces) of the recommended grease. Repack the tripot with 195-215 g (6.9-7.6 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 J 35566 (1).
7. Crimp the new small seal retaining clamp using J 35566 (1).
8. Install the drive axle shaft to the vehicle. Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft and Inner Shaft Housing Replacement (Service and Repair).