Tools Required

1. Remove the drive axle from the vehicle. Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Replacement .
2. Remove the large seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.
3. Remove the small seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.



4. Pry the tripot joint retaining ring from the tripot housing.



5. Remove the tripot housing from the seal.



6. Degrease the tripot assembly.
7. Remove the shaft retaining ring using the J 8059  (1).



8. Remove the tripot and the tripot joint retaining ring from the axle shaft.
9. Remove the tripot joint seal from the axle shaft.

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 tripot joint retaining ring and the tripot onto the axle shaft.



4. Install the shaft retaining ring onto the axle shaft using the J 8059  (1).



5. Fill the tripot housing with 150-170 g (5.3-6.0 ounces) of the recommended grease. Repack the tripot with 150-170 g (5.3-6.0 ounces) of the recommended grease.
6. Install the tripot housing onto the tripot assembly.



7. Install the tripot joint retaining ring into the tripot housing.



8. Install a new large seal retaining clamp. Crimp the large seal retaining clamp using the J 35566  (1).
9. Crimp the new small seal retaining clamp using the J 35566  (1).
10. Install the drive axle shaft to the vehicle. Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Replacement .