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Assembly Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of CV Joint Seal Retaining Clamp
    GM214026Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the small seal clamp to the seal. Do not crimp the clamp.
  2. Slide the inner seal onto the wheel drive shaft bar and locate the lip of the seal groove on the wheel drive shaft bar.
    3. IMPORTANT: Ensure the seal clamp is positioned correctly in the seal groove.
  3. Using the J 35910  , crimp the small seal clamp. See Special Tools .
  4. Measure the clamp gap width.

    Specification:  Clamp gap width should not exceed 2.15 mm (0.085 in).

    5. Fig 2: Removing & Installing Spider Assembly
    GM891621Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the tripot spider assembly to the wheel drive shaft bar, until seated against shoulder.
  6. Install the retaining ring in the groove of the wheel drive shaft bar with suitable pliers.
  7. Place approximately half of the grease in the kit to the seal and place the remainder in the tripot housing.
    8. Fig 3: Sliding Tri-Pot Housing Over Tri-Pot Spider Assembly On Shaft
    GM891519Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the large clamp over the large diameter of the seal.
  9. Install the tripot housing to the tripot spider assembly on the wheel drive shaft bar.
  10. Slide the large diameter of the seal over the outside of the tripot housing and position the lip of the seal in the housing groove.
    11. Fig 4: View Of Outboard Seal, Large Seal Retaining Clamp & CV Joint Outer Race
    GM245263Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Place the large seal retaining clamp around the seal and close using J 35910  . See Special Tools .
  12. Inspect the gap dimension on the clamp ear. Continue tightening until the gap dimension is reached.

    Specification:  Dimension equals 1.9 mm (5/64 in).

  13. Rotate the housing in a circular motion to distribute the grease in the tripot joint.
  14. Install the wheel drive shaft in the vehicle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
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