K Tahoe 4WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1996)
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J 36652 Swage Clamp Tool
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J 36652-1 Split Plate Swage Clamp
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784076 Convolute Retainer
1. Place the new small seal clamp onto the small end of the joint seal. Slide the joint seal and small seal clamp onto the axle shaft.
2. Position the small end of the joint seal into the joint seal groove on the axle shaft.
3. Secure the small seal clamp with the tool J 35910 (or equivalent), a breaker bar, and a torque wrench.
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Torque the small seal clamp to 136 Nm (100 ft. lb.). Check the gap dimension on the clamp ear.
4. Install the convolute retainer (tool 7848076) over the inboard joint seal, being sure to capture three convolutions.
Important: You must assemble the joint with the convolute retainer (tool 7848076) in the correct position, as illustrated. The joint seal will be
damaged if the joint assembly does not meet the specified dimension.
