STS RWD V8-4.6L VIN A (2006)
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.
Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Seal Replacement - Front (Right)
Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Seal Replacement - Front (Right)
Tools Required
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J8059 Snap Ring Pliers
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J35566 Drive Shaft Seal Clamp Pliers
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J42572 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 J35566, 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).