Assemble Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Drive Shaft Boot

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NOTE: Ensure the seal clamp is positioned correctly in the seal groove.

Position the boot (1) on the wheel drive shaft (2).

Fig 2: View Of Wheel Drive Shaft, Tripod Spider And Retaining Clip

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Install the tripot spider assembly (2) to the wheel drive shaft (3), until seated against shoulder.
Install the retaining ring (1) in the wheel drive shaft.

Fig 3: Identifying Pliers Breaker Bar, Torque Wrench, Ratchet & Gap Measurement

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Using the J 35910: pliers breaker bar, torque wrench and or ratchet (1), close the boot clamp (2) until the gap (3) measures 2.15 mm (0.085 in).

Fig 4: Lubricating CV Joint Boot

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Place approximately half of the lubricant (2) in the boot (1) and the other half in the in the tripot housing (3).

Fig 5: Identifying Wheel Drive Shaft And Tripod Housing

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Install the tripod housing (1) on the wheel drive shaft (2).

Fig 6: View Of Wheel Drive Shaft Components

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Install the boot clamp (2) on the boot (3) for the tripod housing (1).
Install the boot clamp (4) on the boot (3) for the wheel drive (5).

Fig 7: Measuring Boot Clamp Gap

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Using the J 35910: pliers (3), breaker bar (5), torque wrench and or ratchet (4), close the clamp until the gap (6) measures 1.9 mm (0.070 in).
Move the tripot assembly in a circular motion 4 or 5 times to distribute the grease in the tripot assembly.
Install the wheel drive shaft from the vehicle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .