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Reassembly (Outboard Joint)

NOTE: Refer to the exploded view as needed during following procedure. See Fig 1 .
  1. Install the seal onto the axle shaft.
  2. Spread the snap ring using the snap ring pliers (J-8059) and remove the outer joint of the axle shaft.
  3. Fill the joint seal with 4.2-4.9 (120-140 g) of the recommended grease. See Figure . Repack the joint with 4.2-4.9 (120-140 g) of the recommended grease.
  4. Install a new large seal retaining clamp and a new small seal retaining clamp.
  5. Crimp the new small seal retaining clamp and the new large seal retaining clamp using the seal clamp pliers (J-35566).
  6. Install the axle shaft to the vehicle. See Figure .
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Axle Shaft
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