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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the seal onto the axle shaft.
  2. Spread the snap ring using the J 8059  and remove the outer joint and the axle shaft. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  3. Fill the joint seal with 110-130 g (3.9-4.6 ounces) of the recommended grease. Repack the joint with 110-130 g (3.9-4.6 ounces) of the recommended grease.
    Fig 1: View Of Seal And Joint Assembly
    GM1242026Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Fig 2: View Of Large Seal Retaining Clamp With J 35566
    GM1242025Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install a new large seal retaining clamp and a new small seal retaining clamp.
  6. Crimp the new small seal retaining clamp and the new large seal retaining clamp using the J 35566  (1). See Special Tools and Equipment .
  7. Install the drive axle shaft to the vehicle. Refer to Inner Shaft and/or Housing Replacement - Front Drive Axle .