Special Tools

Note: When replacing the outer seal you MUST replace the inner seal.

1. Remove the inner seal. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement.

Note: Do not damage the outer race while using the hand grinder.

2. Use a hand grinder to cut through the large retaining clamp (3) located at the C/V joint (4).

Discard the large retaining clamp.

3. Use a hand grinder to cut through the small retaining clamp (1) on the small end of the outer seal (2).

Discard the small retaining clamp.





Note: Do NOT remove the C/V joint from the driveshaft bar. If the C/V joint is removed from the driveshaft bar you must replace the whole driveshaft assembly.

4. Remove the outer seal (1) from the C/V joint (2).

Slide the outer seal (1) away from the C/V joint (2) and remove from the driveshaft bar.

Discard the outer seal.

5. Clean the old grease out of the C/V joint and allow to thoroughly dry.

1. Pack the C/V joint assembly with the grease supplied in the kit. The amount of grease supplied in this kit has been pre-measured for this application.
2. Place the new small retaining clamp onto the outer seal.
3. Place the new large retaining clamp on the outer seal.
4. Position the small end of the outer seal into the C/V joint outer seal groove on the driveshaft bar.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

5. Secure the small retaining clamp to the outer seal with J 35910 (or equivalent), a breaker bar, and a torque wrench.

Tighten the small retaining clamp to 136 N·m (100 lb ft).




6. Slide the large diameter of the outer seal (1), with the large retaining ring (2) in place, over the outside edge of the C/V joint (3).
7. Position the lip of the outer seal (1) into the groove on the C/V joint (3).
8. Manipulate the outer seal (1) to remove any excess air.



9. Secure the large retaining clamp to the C/V joint housing with J 35910 (or equivalent), a breaker bar, and a torque wrench.

Tighten the large retaining clamp to 176 N·m (130 lb ft).

10. Check the gap dimension on the clamp ear.
11. Angulate the C/V joint several times to disperse the grease.
12. Install the inner seal. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement.