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Assembly Procedure

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  1. Install the new swage ring (2) on the neck of the inboard seal (1). Do not swage.
  2. Slide the halfshaft inboard seal (1) onto the halfshaft bar.
  3. Position the neck of the halfshaft inboard seal (1) in the seal groove (3) on the halfshaft bar.
    Fig 1: Installing Swage Ring & Halfshaft Inboard Seal (Front)
    G01827217Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Position the inboard end of the halfshaft assembly (1) using J 41048.
    NOTE: Do not cut through the wheel drive 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.
  5. Align the swage ring (2) by performing the following steps:
    Fig 2: Aligning The Swage Ring Using J 41048 (Front)
    G01827218Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    1. 5.1. Place the top half of J 41048  on the lower half of J 41048  .

      Important:  Align the following items:

      • The inboard seal (1)
      • The housing
      • The swage ring (2)
    2. 5.2. Insert the bolts.
      NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
      Fig 3: Installing Inboard Seal & Swage Ring (Front)
      G01827219Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    3. 5.3. Tighten the bolts by hand until snug.

      Tighten 

      Tighten each bolt 180 degrees at a time using a ratchet wrench. Alternate between each bolt until both sides are bottomed.

    4. 5.4. Loosen the bolts.
    5. 5.5. Separate the dies.
    6. 5.6. Check the swage ring (2) for any "lip" deformities. If present, place the ring (2) back into the J 41048  ensuring the swage ring (2) covers the whole swaging area.
    7. 5.7. Re-swage the swage ring (2).
  6. Install the spacer ring (3) on the halfshaft bar (4) and beyond the second groove.
    IMPORTANT: Ensure that the counterbored face of the tripot joint spider (2) faces the end of the halfshaft bar (4).
  7. Slide the tripot joint spider assembly (2) toward the spacer ring (3) as far as it will go on the halfshaft bar (4).
  8. Install the halfshaft bar retaining ring (1) in the groove of the halfshaft bar (4) using J 8059  .
  9. Slide the tripot joint spider assembly (2) towards the end of the halfshaft bar (4).
  10. Reseat the spacer ring (1) in the groove on the halfshaft bar (4).
  11. Place approximately half of the grease from the service kit in the inboard seal. Use the remainder of the grease to repack the housing.
    Fig 4: Installing Tripot Joint Spider Assembly (Front)
    G01827220Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the trilobal tripot bushing to housing. Ensure the trilobal tripot bushing is flush with the face of the housing.
  13. Position the larger new clamp on the inboard seal.
  14. Slide the housing over the tripot joint spider assembly on the halfshaft bar.
  15. Slide the large diameter of the inboard seal, with the larger clamp in place, over the outside of the trilobal tripot bushing and locate the lip of the seal in the groove.
    IMPORTANT: The inboard seal (2) must not be dimpled, stretched out or out of shape in any way. If the inboard seal (2) is not shaped correctly, carefully insert a thin flat blunt tool (no sharp edges) between the large seal opening and the trilobal tripot bushing to equalize the pressure. Shape the inboard seal properly by hand. Remove the tool.
  16. Position the joint assembly at the proper vehicle dimension (dimension a= 125.7 mm (5 in)).
    Fig 5: Installing Inboard Seal & Trilobal Tripot Bushing (Front)
    G01827221Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT:
    • The inboard seal
    • The housing (2)
    • The large seal retaining clamp (3)
  17. Crimp the seal retaining clamp (3) with J 35910  .

    Tighten 

    Crimp the clamp (3) to 174 N.m (130 lb ft).

    Fig 6: Crimping Seal Retaining Clamp Using J 35910 (Front)
    G01827222Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Check the gap dimension on the clamp ear. Continue tightening until the gap dimension is reached (dimension a- 2.3 mm (3/32 in) maximum).
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