Lumina V6-3.8L VIN K (1998)
12. Push the C/V joint (2) onto the axle shaft (1) until the retaining ring is seated in the groove on the axle shaft.
13. Slide large diameter of the drive axle outboard seal (1) with the large seal retaining clamp (2) in place over the outside of the CV joint outer race
(3) and locate the seal lip in the groove on the C/V joint outer race.
IMPORTANT: The drive axle outboard seal (1) must not be dimpled, stretched or out of shape in any way. If the drive axle outboard seal (1) is
not shaped correctly, equalize the pressure in the drive axle outboard seal (1) and shape the seal properly by hand.
14. Crimp the seal retaining clamp (3) using J 35910 to 174 Nm (130 ft. lbs.).
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
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Tools Required
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J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers
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J 35910 Seal Clamp Tool
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J 41048 Small Swage Tool
