Installation Procedure
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Install the seal onto the axle shaft.
- Spread the snap ring using the J 8059
and remove the outer joint from the axle shaft.
- Fill the joint seal with 110-130 g (3.9-4.6 oz) of the recommended grease. Repack the joint with 110-130 g (3.9-4.6 oz) of the recommended grease.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Install a new large seal retaining clamp and a new small seal retaining clamp.
- Crimp the new small seal retaining clamp and the new large seal retaining clamp using the J 35566
(1).
- Install the drive axle shaft to the vehicle. Refer to Inner Axle Shaft Replacement - Front Drive Axle (Automatic) or Inner Axle Shaft Replacement - Front Drive Axle (Manual) .