Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN K (1998)
7. Install the spacer ring (3) on the axle shaft (4) and beyond the second groove.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the counterbored face of the tripot joint spider (2) faces end of the axle shaft (4).
8. Slide the tripot joint spider assembly (2) toward the spacer ring as far as it will go on the axle shaft (4).
9. Install the axle shaft retaining ring (1) in the groove of the axle shaft (4) using J 8059.
10. Slide the tripot joint spider assembly (2) towards the end of the axle shaft (4).
11. Reseat the spacer ring (1) in the groove on the axle shaft (4).
12. Place approximately half of the grease from the service kit in the drive axle inboard seal. Use the remainder of the grease to repack the housing.
13. Install the trilobal tripot bushing to housing. Ensure the trilobal tripot bushing is flush with the face of the housing.
14. Position the larger new clamp on the drive axle inboard seal.
15. Slide the housing over the tripot joint spider assembly on the axle shaft.
16. Slide the large diameter of the drive axle inboard seal, with the larger clamp in place, over the outside of the trilobal tripot bushing and locate the
lip of the seal in the groove.
17. Position the joint assembly at the proper vehicle dimension.
IMPORTANT: The drive axle inboard seal (2) must not be dimpled, stretched out or out of shape in any way. If the drive axle inboard seal (2) is
not shaped correctly, carefully insert a thin flat blunt tool (no sharp edges) between the large seal opening and the trilobal tripot bushing to
equalize the pressure. Shape the drive axle inboard seal properly by hand. Remove the tool.
18. Crimp the seal retaining clamp (3) with J 35910.
IMPORTANT: Align the following items while latching:
