Rendezvous FWD V6-3.5L VIN L (2006)
14. Slide the large diameter of the wheel drive shaft outboard seal (2), with the larger clamp (3) in place, over the outside of the tri-lobal tripot bushing
and locate the lip of the seal in the groove.
15. Important: The seal must not be dimpled, stretched or otherwise deformed.
Inspect the seal for proper shape. If the seal is not shaped correctly, equalize the pressure in the seal by lifting the seal edge slightly and shape the
seal properly by hand.
16. Position the joint assembly at the proper vehicle dimension.
17. Align the following items while latching:
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The wheel drive shaft outboard seal (1)
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The tripot housing
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The large seal retaining clamp (2)
18. Using the J 35566 , latch the large seal retaining clamp. Ensure that the latching tangs are fully engaged in the large seal clamp band.
19. Rotate the outer tripot housing four or five times in order to distribute the grease throughout the tripot spider bearings.
