STS RWD V8-4.6L (2007)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: Service and Repair
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Seal Replacement
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Seal Replacement (RWD)
Tools Required
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J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers
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J 42572 Drive Shaft Seal Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
This procedure is to be performed only after the wheel drive shaft has been removed from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
1. Wrap a shop towel around the half shaft bar (3).
2. Place the wheel drive shaft (3) horizontally in a bench vise.
3. Using a side cutter or other suitable tool, remove the large seal retaining clamp (4) from the inner joint seal (1) and discard the retaining clamp.
4. Using a side cutter or other suitable tool, remove the small seal retaining clamp (2) from the inner joint seal and discard the clamp.
5. Slide the seal (4) along the half shaft bar away from the joint face (2).
6. Wipe the grease from the face of the joint inner race, cage, balls, etc.
7. Using J 8059, spread the ears of the joints inner race retaining ring (3).
