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Reassembly (Cross Groove Joint A/T Model Only)

  1. Install a new small seal retaining clamp onto the seal. DO NOT crimp.
  2. Install the seal onto the axle shaft.
  3. Install the joint assembly onto the axle shaft. See Figure .
  4. Install the shaft retaining ring using the snap ring pliers (J-8059). See Figure .
  5. Fill the joint assembly with 4.2-4.9 oz. (120-140 g) of the recommended grease. Repack the tripot with 4.2-4.9 oz. (120-140 g) of the recommended grease.
  6. Install the new large seal retaining clamp.
  7. Crimp the new large seal retaining clamp using the seal clamp pliers (J-35566).
  8. Crimp the new small retaining clamp using the seal clamp pliers (J-35566). See Fig 1 .
Fig 1: Crimping New Small Retaining Clamp
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