SRX AWD V8-4.6L VIN A (2004)
12. Slide the large diameter of the wheel drive shaft inboard seal (2), with the large clamp (3) in place, over the outside of the trilobal tripot bushing
and locate the lip of the seal in the groove.
13. 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.
14. Position the seal to the proper vehicle dimension.
15. Measure the distance (a) between the seal edges. 104.7 mm (4.12 inch)
16. Important:
Burp the air from the inner joint seal.
Align the following items while latching the retaining clamp:
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The wheel drive shaft inboard seal (1)
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The tripot housing
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The large seal retaining clamp (2)
17. Using the J 35566 or equivalent, latch the large seal retaining clamp.
18. Ensure that the latching tangs are fully engaged in the large clamp band.
19. Rotate the inner tripot housing 4 or 5 times in order to distribute the grease throughout the tripot spider bearings.
