Assembly Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Clamp Gap Width

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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.
NOTE: Ensure the seal clamp is positioned correctly in the seal groove.
Using the J 35910, crimp the small seal clamp.
Measure the clamp gap width.
Specification

Clamp gap width should not exceed 2.15 mm (0.085 in) .

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Ring Grove
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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.
Place approximately half of the grease in the kit to the seal and place the remainder in the tripot housing.

Fig 3: Installing Tripot Spider Assembly To Wheel Drive Shaft Bar
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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.

Fig 4: Identifying Clamp Gap Width
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Place the large seal retaining clamp around the seal and close using J 35910.
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.