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Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement Automatic

Tools Required

    • J 35566 Seal Clamp Pliers
    • J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1242027  Size: SH
  1. Remove the drive axle from the vehicle. Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft and Inner Shaft Housing Replacement.
  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. Object Number: 1242028  Size: SH
  5. Separate the joint housing from the boot.

  6. Object Number: 1242029  Size: SH
  7. Clean and degrease the tripot assembly.
  8. Remove the shaft retaining ring using J 8059 .

  9. Object Number: 1242030  Size: SH
  10. Remove the tripot and the tripot joint retaining ring from the axle shaft.
  11. Remove the tripot joint seal from the axle shaft.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1242030  Size: SH
  1. Install a new small seal retaining clamp onto the seal.
  2. Install the seal onto the axle shaft.

  3. Object Number: 1242029  Size: SH
  4. Install the shaft retaining ring onto the axle shaft using J 8059  (1).

  5. Object Number: 1242028  Size: SH
  6. 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.
  7. Install the boot to the joint housing.

  8. Object Number: 1242027  Size: SH
  9. Install a new large seal retaining clamp. Crimp the large seal retaining clamp using J 35566 (1).
  10. Crimp the new small seal retaining clamp using J 35566 (1).
  11. Install the drive axle shaft to the vehicle. Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft and Inner Shaft Housing Replacement.

Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement Manual

Tools Required

    • J 35566 Seal Clamp Pliers
    • J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1242033  Size: SH
  1. Remove the large seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.
  2. Remove the small seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.

  3. Object Number: 1242032  Size: SH
  4. Degrease the joint.
  5. Remove the shaft retaining ring using the J 8059 (1).

  6. Object Number: 1242031  Size: SH
  7. Remove the axle shaft from the joint assembly.
  8. Caution: The ball retainer is stacked in position and is not servicable. Attempting to service the ball retainer could result in reduced vehicle performance and possible personal injury.

  9. Remove the seal from the joint assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1242031  Size: SH
  1. Install a new small seal retaining clamp onto the seal. Do not crimp.
  2. Install the seal onto the axle shaft.
  3. Install the joint assembly onto the axle shaft.

  4. Object Number: 1242032  Size: SH
  5. Install the shaft retaining ring using the J 8059  (1).

  6. Object Number: 1242038  Size: SH
  7. Fill the joint assembly with 120-140 grams (4.2-4.9 ounces) of the recommended grease. Repack the tripot with 120-140 grams (4.2-4.9 ounces) of the recommended grease.
  8. Install the new large seal retaining clamp.
  9. Crimp the new large seal retaining clamp using the J 35566  (1).
  10. Crimp the new small retaining clamp using the J 35566  (1).