STS RWD V8-4.6L VIN A (2006)
1. Place the new small seal clamp (2) onto the small end of the inner joint seal (1).
2. Slide the inner joint seal and the small seal clamp into the boot groove on the wheel drive shaft bar.
3. Position the small end of the inner joint seal into the inner joint seal groove (3) on the wheel drive shaft bar.
4. Using the J42572, or equivalent, crimp the small seal retaining clamp.
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.
Important: The seal retaining clamp must not be over-tightened or under-tightened.
5. Install the tripot spider to the wheel drive shaft bar.
Important: If reusing the old tripot spider, align the reference mark on the tripot spider to the wheel drive shaft bar.
Important: Ensure that the beveled edge of the tripot spider faces the wheel drive shaft bar during reassembly.
