Grand Prix V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (1997)
5. Slide spider assembly towards spacer ring (9) as far as it will go on axle shaft (14).
Important:
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Be sure that counterbored face of spider (4) faces end of shaft (14).
6. Install shaft retaining ring (3) in groove of axle shaft (14) with J 8059.
7. Slide spider (4) towards end of shaft (14) and reseat spacer ring (9) in groove on shaft.
8. Place approximately half of grease from service kit in seal (12) and use remainder to repack housing (2).
9. Trilobal tripot bushing (11) to housing (2). Make sure the bushing is flush with the face of the housing.
10. Position new larger clamp (10) on seal (12).
11. Slide housing (2) over spider assembly on shaft (14).
12. Slide large diameter of seal (12), with larger clamp (10) in place, over outside of trilobal tripot bushing (11) and locate lip of seal in groove.
13. Position joint assembly at proper vehicle dimension.
Important: Seal (12) must not be dimpled, stretched or out of shape in any way. If seal is not shaped correctly, carefully insert a thin flat blunt
tool (no sharp edges) between large seal opening and trilobal tripot bushing (11) to equalize pressure. Shape seal properly by hand and remove
tool.
