DeVille d Elegance V8-4.6L VIN Y (1998)
4. Swage the swage ring using J 41048 by the following method:
5. Position the inboard end of the halfshaft assembly (1) using J 41048.
6. Align the swage ring (2).
7. Place the top half of J 41048 on the lower half of J 41048.
IMPORTANT: Before proceeding, ensure there are no pinch points on the drive axle inboard seal. This could cause damage to the drive axle
inboard seal.
8. Insert the bolts.
9. Tighten the bolts by hand until snug.
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Align the following items:
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The drive axle inboard seal (1)
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The housing
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The swage ring (2)
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Tighten Each bolt 180 degrees at a time using a ratchet wrench. Alternate between each bolt until both sides are bottomed.
11. Loosen the bolts.
12. Separate the dies.
13. Check the swage ring (2) for any "lip" deformities. If present, place the ring back into the J 41048 ensuring the swage ring covers the whole
swaging area.
14. Re-swage the swage ring (2).
