Rendezvous AWD V6-3.4L VIN E (2005)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: Service and Repair
Outer Joint and Seal Replacement
Front
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Seal Replacement - Front
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Tools Required
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J 42572 Drive Shaft Seal Clamp Pliers
Disassembly Procedure
1. Wrap a shop towel around the axle shaft.
2. Place the wheel drive shaft horizontally in a bench vise.
3. Remove the large seal retaining clamp from the outer joint seal.Use a side cutter or other suitable tool and discard the clamp.
4. Remove the small seal retaining clamp from the joint seal.Use a side cutter or other suitable tool and discard the clamp.
5. Separate the seal from the joint outer race at the large diameter end.
6. Position the seal behind the joint face.
7. Wipe the grease from the face of the joint inner race, cage, balls, etc.
8. Remove the outer joint from the axle shaft.
1. Hold the joint housing.
2. Position a wood block between the seal and the joint, along the joint face.
3. Strike the wood block with a hammer to compress the axle shaft retaining clip.
4. Continue to strike the wood block in order to remove the outer joint from the axle shaft.
9. Remove the axle shaft retaining ring from the axle shaft.
10. Remove the seal from the axle shaft.
11. Remove the wheel drive shaft from the vise.