Park Avenue V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (2005)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: Service and Repair
Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Seal Replacement
Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Seal Replacement
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Tools Required
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J 35910 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers
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J 41048 Drive Axle Swage Ring Clamp
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J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers
Disassembly Procedure
1. Notice: With the removal of the wheel drive shaft for any reason, the transmission sealing surface (the tripot male/female shank of the joint)
should be inspected for corrosion. If corrosion is evident, the surface should be cleaned with 320 grit cloth or equivalent in a rotational motion
only. Do not clean with an oscillating motion. Transmission fluid may be used to clean off any remaining debris and the joint wiped dry before
installation. Corrosion on the joint sealing surface may damage the transmission seals and cause a fluid leak.
Use a hand grinder in order to cut through the swage ring.
2. Remove the large seal retaining clamp from the tripot joint with side cutter.
3. Dispose of the large seal retaining clamp.
4. Notice: Do not cut through the wheel drive shaft inboard seal during service. Cutting through the seal may damage the sealing surface of the
housing and the tripot bushing. Damage to the sealing surface may lead to water and dirt intrusion and premature wear of the constant velocity
joint.
Separate the halfshaft inboard seal (4) from the trilobal tripot bushing (3) at the large diameter.
5. Slide the seal away from the joint along the halfshaft bar.
6. Remove the housing (1) from the tripot joint spider (2) and the halfshaft bar.
7. Remove and discard the trilobal tripot bushing (3) from the housing (1).
