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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

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

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1861746  Size: SH
  1. Remove the drive axle from the vehicle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  2. Remove the large seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.
  3. Remove the small seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.

  4. Object Number: 1773895  Size: SH
  5. Pry the retaining ring from the joint housing.
  6. Remove the joint housing from the seal.

  7. Object Number: 1773897  Size: SH
  8. Degrease the joint assembly.
  9. Remove the shaft retaining ring using the J 8059  (1).

  10. Object Number: 1773899  Size: SH
  11. Remove the joint and the joint retaining ring from the axle shaft.
  12. Remove the seal from the axle shaft.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1773899  Size: SH
  1. Install a new small seal retaining clamp onto the seal. Do not crimp the seal retaining clamp.
  2. Install the seal onto the axle shaft.
  3. Install the joint retaining ring and the joint onto the axle shaft.

  4. Object Number: 1773897  Size: SH
  5. Install the shaft retaining ring onto the axle shaft using the J 8059  (1).

  6. Object Number: 1773895  Size: SH
  7. Fill the joint housing with 140-160 g (5.0-5.6 ounces) of the recommended grease. Repack the tripot with 140-160 g (5.0-5.6 ounces) of the recommended grease.
  8. Install the retaining ring and the joint housing onto the joint assembly.

  9. Object Number: 1773893  Size: SH
  10. Install a new large seal retaining clamp. Crimp the large seal retaining clamp using the J 35566  (1).
  11. Crimp the new small seal retaining clamp using the seal clamp pliers J 35566  (1).
  12. Install the drive axle shaft to the vehicle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .