Inner Boot Removal and Installation

Inner Joint Boot Removal

Tools Required:
J-8059 Snap Ring Pliers
J-35566 Seal Clamp Pliers

1. Remove the drive axle from the vehicle.
2. Remove the large seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.





3. Remove the small seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.
4. Pry the retaining ring from the joint housing.





5. Remove the joint housing from the boot.
6. Degrease the joint assembly.





7. Remove the shaft retaining ring using the snap ring pliers J-8059.
8. Remove the joint and the joint retaining ring from the axle shaft.





9. Remove the seal from the axle shaft.

Inner Joint Seal Installation
1. Install a new small seal retaining clamp onto the seal. Do not crimp the seal retaining clamp.
2. Install the seal onto the axle shaft.





3. Install the joint retaining ring and the joint onto the axle shaft.





4. Install the shaft retaining ring onto the axle shaft using the snap ring pliers J-8059.
5. Fill the joint housing with 170 to 190 g (6.0 to 6.7 ounces) of the recommended grease. Repack the tripot with 170 to 190 g (6.0 to 6.7 ounces) of the recommended grease.





6. Install the retaining ring and the joint housing onto the joint assembly.
7. Install a new large seal retaining clamp. Crimp the large seal retaining clamp using the seal clamp pliers J-35566.
8. Crimp the new small seal retaining clamp using the seal clamp pliers J-35566.





9. Install the drive axle shaft to the vehicle.