Installation Procedure

Mount the halfshaft into a vise.

Fig 1: View Of Outboard Seal, Seal Groove & Eared Clamp
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NOTE: Place a towel in the vise before inserting the halfshaft.
Place the new small eared clamp (2) onto the small end of the joint seal (1). Slide the joint seal (1) and the eared clamp (2) onto the halfshaft bar.
Position the small end of the joint seal (1) into the joint seal groove (3) on the halfshaft bar.
Crimp the eared clamp (1) using the CH-804 tensioner (1) and a torque wrench. Tighten the eared clamp to 25 N.m (19 lb ft).

Fig 2: Identifying Clamp & Tensioner
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Install the spacer ring (2) into the groove of the halfshaft bar using

Fig 3: Installing Spacer Ring
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Slide the tripot joint spider assembly (4) as far as it will go on the halfshaft bar.

Fig 4: Installing Spider Assembly & Spacer Rings
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Install the spacer ring (2) into the groove of the halfshaft bar, using GE-396 pliers.
Place approximately 150 grams of the lubricant on the boot and the remaining half of the tripod housing. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants and Sealers .

Fig 5: Seal Retaining Clamp, Tripot Bushing & Housing
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Install the trilobal tripot bushing (3) to housing (1).
NOTE: Ensure the trilobal tripot bushing (3) is flush with the face of the housing (1).
Position the larger new seal retaining clamp (2) on the halfshaft inboard seal.
Slide the housing (1) over the tripot joint spider assembly on the halfshaft bar.
Slide the large diameter of the halfshaft inboard seal (2), with larger clamp (3) in place, over the outside of the trilobal tripot bushing and locate the lip of the seal in the groove.

Fig 6: Identifying Axle Shaft/CV Joint Assembly Components And Installed Boot Measurement Dimension
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Position the joint assembly at the proper vehicle dimension, a = 106 mm (4.00 in).
Carefully insert a thin flat blunt tool, no sharp edges, between the large seal opening and the trilobal tripot bushing in order to equalize the pressure. Remove the tool.
Crimp the eared clamp (1) using the CH-804 tensioner (1) and a torque wrench. Tighten the eared clamp to 25 N.m (19 lb ft).

Fig 7: Identifying Clamp & Tensioner
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Fully stroke the joint several times to disperse the grease.
Install the left or right wheel drive shaft, refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side , Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (without Intermediate Shaft) and Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (with Intermediate Shaft) .