DeVille d Elegance V8-4.6L VIN Y (1998)
10. Slide tripot joint spider assembly (1) off of the axle shaft (3).
11. Remove the spacer ring (4) and the drive axle inboard seal from the axle shaft (3).
12. Clean the following items thoroughly with cleaning solvent:
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The bearing blocks (2)
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The tripot joint spider assembly (1)
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The housing
13. Inspect the following parts for damage or wear:
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The drive axle inboard seal
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The tripot joint spider assembly (1)
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The housing
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The trilobal tripot bushing
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The bearing blocks (2)
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
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Tools Required
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J 41048 Swage Tool
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J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers
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J 35566 Earless Seal Clamp Tool
1. Install the new swage ring (2) on the neck of the drive axle inboard seal (1). Do not swage.
2. Slide the drive axle inboard seal (1) onto the axle shaft.
3. Position the neck of the drive axle inboard seal (1) in the seal groove (3) on the axle shaft.
