Regal V6-3.8L VIN K (1997)
2. Slide seal (12) onto shaft (14) and position neck of seal in seal groove on axle shaft (14).
3. The swage ring is swayed using J 41048 by the following method:
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Position inboard end of halfshaft assembly in tool.
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Align the swage ring (13) as shown.
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Place top half of tool on lower half of tool.
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Make sure there are no pinch points on the seal before proceeding. This could cause damage to the seal.
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Insert bolts and tighten by hand until snug.
Important:
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Make sure that seal (12), housing (2) and swage ring (13) all remain in alignment.
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Tighten each bolt 180° at a time, using a ratchet wrench. Alternate between each bolt until both sides are bottomed.
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Loosen bolts and separate the dies.
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Check swayed ring for any "lip" deformities. If present, place the ring back into the tool making sure the ring covers the whole swaying area.
Then re-swage the ring.
4. Spacer ring (9) on axle shaft (14) and beyond 2nd groove.
