Colorado 4WD L5-3.5L VIN 6 (2005)
1. Pack the CN joint assembly with the grease supplied in the kit. The amount of grease supplied in this kit has been pre-measured for this
application.
2. Place the new small retaining clamp onto the outer seal.
3. Place the new large retaining clamp on the outer seal.
4. Position the small end of the outer seal into the CN joint outer seal groove on the driveshaft bar.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Secure the small retaining clamp to the outer seal with J 35910 (or equivalent), a breaker bar, and a torque wrench.
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Torque the small retaining clamp to 136 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
6. Slide the large diameter of the outer seal (1), with the large retaining ring (2) in place, over the outside edge of the CN joint (3).
7. Position the lip of the outer seal (1) into the groove on the CN joint (3).
8. Manipulate the outer seal (1) to remove any excess air.
9. Secure the large retaining clamp to the CN joint housing with J 35910 (or equivalent), a breaker bar, and a torque wrench.