Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Swift +, 2008 Pontiac Wave, and 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the drive axle from the vehicle. Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft and Inner Shaft Housing Replacement .
- Using J 35566 (1) remove the large seal retaining clamp. See Special Tools . Discard the clamp.
- Using J 35566 (1) remove the small seal retaining clamp. See Special Tools . Discard the clamp.
- Separate the joint housing from the boot.
- Degrease the tripot assembly.
- Remove the shaft retaining ring using the J 8059 . See Special Tools .
- Remove the tripot and the tripot joint retaining ring from the axle shaft.
- Remove the tripot joint seal from the axle shaft.