Aztek V6-3.4L VIN E (2001)
7. Remove the tri-pot spider (1) from the wheel drive shaft bar (2).
8. Remove and discard the barrel retaining ring from the wheel drive shaft bar.
9. Remove the joint seal from the wheel drive shaft bar.
10. Inspect the following parts for damage or wear:
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The wheel drive shaft inboard seal
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The tri-pot joint spider assembly
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The housing
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The trilobal tri-pot bushing
Assembly Procedure
1. Place the new small seal clamp (2) onto the small end of the joint seal (1). Slide the joint seal (1) and the small seal clamp (2) onto the wheel drive
shaft bar.
2. Position the small end of the joint seal (1) into the joint seal groove (3) on the wheel drive shaft bar.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Using the J 42572, crimp the small seal retaining clamp.
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Tighten the clamp to 136 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
4. Install a new barrel retaining ring to the wheel drive shaft bar.
