Assemble Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 GMC Acadia, 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2016 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the boot (1) on the wheel drive shaft (3).
- Ensure that the boot (1) is properly seated in the groove (2) in the wheel drive shaft.
- Using the appropriate tool, install the inner tripot retaining ring (3), if equipped.
- Install the tripot spider (2) until just touches the shoulder on the wheel drive shaft (5).
- Using the appropriate tool, install the outer tripot spider retaining ring (1).
- Using the J 35910 pliers (1), close the boot clamp (2) until the gap (3) measures 1.8 mm (0.07 in) for vehicles with X88 and 2.6 mm (0.10 in) for vehicles with Z88/W49/WDA.
- Install the tripot housing (1) on the wheel drive shaft (3).
- Install the wheel drive shaft boot (3) on the tripot housing (1).
- Place approximately half of the lubricant (2) in the boot (1) and the remaining half in the tripot housing (3).
- Using the J 35910 pliers (3), ratchet wrench (4) and a breaker bar (5), close the boot clamp (1) until the gap (6) measures 1.9 mm (0.07 in) for vehicles with X88 and 2.6 mm (0.10 in) for vehicles with Z88/W49/WDA.
- Remove any of the excess lubricant from the tripot housing and wheel drive shaft.
- Move the tripot joint housing in a circular motion to distribute the lubricant in the tripot housing.
- Remove the wheel drive shaft from the vise.
- Install the wheel drive shaft in the vehicle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
NOTE:
Step 3 is for those vehicles that have an inner retaining ring for the tripot spider. If there isn't an inner retaining ring, skip step 3 and proceed to step 4.