Colorado 4WD L5-3.7L (2007)
1. Pack the C/V 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 C/V 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.
Tighten the small retaining clamp to 136 N.m (100 lb ft).
6. Slide the large diameter of the outer seal (1), with the large retaining ring (2) in place, over the outside edge of the C/V joint (3).
7. Position the lip of the outer seal (1) into the groove on the C/V joint (3).
8. Manipulate the outer seal (1) to remove any excess air.
9. Secure the large retaining clamp to the C/V joint housing with J 35910 (or equivalent), a breaker bar, and a torque wrench.
Tighten the large retaining clamp to 176 N.m (130 lb ft).
10. Check the gap dimension on the clamp ear.
11. Angulate the C/V joint several times to disperse the grease.
12. Install the inner seal. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Seal Replacement.
