Assembly Procedure
- Install the small seal clamp to the seal. Do not crimp the clamp.
- Slide the inner seal onto the wheel drive shaft bar and locate the lip of the seal groove on the wheel drive shaft bar.
- Using the J 35910 , crimp the small seal clamp. See Special Tools .
- Measure the clamp gap width.
Specification: Clamp gap width should not exceed 2.15 mm (0.85 in).
- Install the tripot spider assembly to the wheel drive shaft bar, until seated against shoulder.
- Install the retaining ring in the groove of the wheel drive shaft bar with suitable pliers.
- Place approximately half of the grease in the kit to the seal and place the remainder in the tripot housing.
- Install the large clamp over the large diameter of the seal.
- Install the tripot housing to the tripot spider assembly on the wheel drive shaft bar.
- Slide the large diameter of the seal over the outside of the tripot housing and position the lip of the seal in the housing groove.
- Place the large seal retaining clamp around the seal and close using J 35910 . See Special Tools .
- Inspect the gap dimension on the clamp ear. Continue tightening until the gap dimension is reached.
Specification: Dimension equals 1.9 mm (5/64 in).
- Rotate the housing in a circular motion to distribute the grease in the tripot joint.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure the seal clamp is positioned correctly in the seal groove.