Special Tools

J 35910 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers

Note: The tripot assembly and the internal parts for the tripot assembly are not service. If the tripot assembly is found to have excessive wear or damaged, replace the wheel drive shaft as an assembly.

1. Remove the wheel drive shaft from the vehicle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.



2. Position wheel drive shaft bar in a soft jawed vise and clamp securely.



3. Using a flat-bladed tool, remove boot retaining clamp (2) from the boot (3) for the tripod housing (1).
4. Using side cutters, remove the boot clamp (4) from the boot (3) for the wheel drive shaft (5).



5. Remove the tripod housing (1) from the wheel drive shaft (2).



6. Remove the retaining clip (1) and the tripod spider (2) from the wheel drive shaft (3).



7. Remove the boot (1) from the wheel drive shaft (2).
8. Inspect the wheel drive shaft inner joint for damage and excessive wear. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint Inspection.

Note: Ensure the seal clamp is positioned correctly in the seal groove.

1. Position the boot (1) on the wheel drive shaft (2).



2. Install the tripot spider assembly (2) to the wheel drive shaft (3), until seated against shoulder.
3. Install the retaining ring (1) in the wheel drive shaft.
4. Place approximately half of the grease in the kit to the seal and place the remainder in the tripot housing.



5. Install the tripod housing (1) on the wheel drive shaft (2).



6. Install the boot clamp (2) on the boot (3) for the tripod housing (1).
7. Install the boot clamp (4) on the boot (3) for the wheel drive (5).



8. Using the J 35910 pliers breaker bar, torque wrench and or ratchet (1) , close the boot clamp (2)  until the gap (3)  measures 2.15 mm (0.085 in).



9. Using the J 35910 pliers  (3), breaker bar (5), torque wrench and or ratchet (4), close the clamp until the gap (6) measures 1.9 mm (0.070 in).
10. Rotate the housing in a circular motion to distribute the grease in the tripot joint.
11. Install the wheel drive shaft from the vehicle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.