SRX AWD V8-4.6L VIN A (2004)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: Service and Repair
Inner Joint and Seal Replacement - Front (Right)
Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Seal Replacement - Front (Right)
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Tools Required
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J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers
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J 35566 Drive Shaft Seal Clamp Pliers
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J 42572 Drive Shaft Seal Clamp Pliers
Disassembly Procedure
This procedure is to be performed only after the wheel drive shaft has been removed from the vehicle.
1. Wrap a shop towel around the wheel drive shaft bar.
2. Place the wheel drive shaft horizontally in a bench vise.
3. Using side cutters, remove the small seal clamp (4) from the wheel drive shaft bar and discard the clamp.
4. Using the J 35566, or equivalent, unlatch the large seal retaining clamp.
5. Remove the large seal clamp (2) from the tripot joint and discard the clamp.
6. Separate the wheel drive shaft inboard seal from the trilobal tripot bushing (3).
7. Slide the seal away from the joint along the wheel drive shaft bar.
8. Remove the housing (1) from the tripot joint spider and the wheel drive shaft bar (2).