Park Avenue V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (2005)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: Service and Repair
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Seal Replacement
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer 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. Remove the large seal retaining clamp from the CV joint with a side cutter. Discard the seal retaining clamp.
2. Remove the small seal retaining clamp from the halfshaft bar with a side cutter. Discard the seal retaining clamp.
3. Separate the outboard seal (5) from CV joint outer race (1) at the large diameter and slide the seal (5) away from the CV joint along the bar (4).
4. Wipe the grease from the face of the CV joint inner race (2).
5. Spread the ears on the race retaining ring (3) using J 8059 and remove the CV joint assembly from the bar (4).
6. Remove the seal (5) from the bar (4).
