cadillac Workshop Repair Guides

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13. Position the small seal retaining clamp (2) into the seal boot groove.
14. Position the seal and small retaining clamp to the axle shaft boot groove (3) as shown.

15. Important:  

The seal retaining clamp must not be over-tightened or under-tightened.

Using the J 42572 (1), crimp the small seal retaining clamp.
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Tighten the small seal clamp until the base of the omega ohm shape has a gap of 1 mm (0.039 inch).

The clamping hold time must be no less than 2 seconds.

16. Insert the remaining grease from the service kit into the seal.

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