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Axle Shaft Inner Joint & Seal: Disassembly

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CAUTION: Do not cut through the axle shaft inboard seal during service. Cutting through the seal may damage the sealing surface of the housing and the tripot bushing. Damage to the sealing surface may lead to water and dirt intrusion and premature wear of the constant velocity joint.
  1. Remove the small seal retaining clamp from the axle shaft bar with a side cutter. Discard the small seal retaining clamp. Remove the large seal retaining clamp from the inboard joint with a side cutter. Discard the large seal retaining clamp.
  2. Separate the inboard seal from the trilobal tripot bushing at large diameter. Slide seal away from joint along axle shaft bar.
  3. Before removing the tripot spider assembly from the axle shaft bar, perform the following procedure:
    NOTE: Never reuse the spacer ring.
    1. Remove the spacer ring from the end of the axle shaft bar using Snap Ring Pliers (J 8039-A).
    2. Place a brass drift on the area of the tripot spider next to the axle shaft bar. Tap on the brass drift with the hammer.
    NOTE: Handle the tripot spider assembly with care.
  4. Remove the tripot spider assembly from the axle shaft bar. Remove the spacer ring from the shoulder of the axle shaft bar using snap ring pliers. Remove and discard the trilobal tripot bushing from the housing.
  5. Clean the tripot balls, needle rollers and housing thoroughly with cleaning solvent. Removing all traces of old grease and any contaminates. Dry all the parts.
  6. Remove and discard the seal from the axle shaft bar. Inspect the spider assembly, housing, tripot balls and needle rollers for damage or wear.
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