Cavalier L4-2.2L VIN F (2004)
Important: Ensure that the spacer ring (1) is next to the shoulder of the halfshaft bar before installing the tripot spider (3).
5. Place the new spacer ring (1) next to the shoulder on the halfshaft bar.
6. Place the tripot spider assembly (3) onto the halfshaft bar.
7. Place the halfshaft assembly onto the arbor press.
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The tripot spider assembly must be on the press plate.
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The CV joint assembly must be under the press head.
8. Lower the arbor press head onto the CV joint assembly until the tripot spider is next to the spacer ring. Do not exceed 4,000 lbs (1,779 N) press
load during assembly.
9. Remove the halfshaft assembly from the arbor press.
10. Place the new spacer ring (2) on the halfshaft bar groove at the end of the halfshaft bar.
11. Slide the tripot seal (7) to the corresponding groove on the halfshaft bar.
12. Crimp the small seal retaining clamp (6) using J 35910. a torque wrench (8), and a breaker bar (9).
13. Place approximately 1J- of the grease from the service kit in seal. Use the remainder to repack the housing.
