K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN F (1995)
9. Position the tripot assembly at the proper vehicle dimension as shown in the illustration.
Important
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The seal (12) must not be dimpled, stretched or out of shape in any way. If the seal is not shaped correctly, slide the swage ring (9) off the seal
and onto the housing (1). Carefully insert a thin, flat, blunt tool between the seal opening and the housing to release the air. Shape the seal
properly by hand and remove the tool.
10. Return the swage ring (9) to position on seal (12).
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Refer to the chart in the illustration and select the proper size swage clamp tool J 36652.
11. Mount the swage clamp tool in the vise and proceed as follows:
A. Position the inboard end of the axle assembly in the tool.
B. Place the top half of the proper size tool on the lower half of tool and check for proper alignment and dimension.
C. Insert the bolts and tighten by hand until snug.
Important
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Make sure that the seal, housing, and swage ring (15) all remain in alignment.
D. Continue to tighten each bolt 180 degrees at a time, alternating until both sides are bottomed.
12. Remove the axle assembly from the tool.
