Sunfire L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (2001)
17. Lower the arbor press head onto the CV joint assembly until the press cannot move any further. This ensures that the retaining ring engages in the
inner race. Do not exceed 4,000 lbs. press load during assembly.
18. Remove the halfshaft assembly from the arbor press.
19. Measure the distance between the reference mark on the halfshaft bar (B) and the face of the CV joint inner race (1).
20. Compare the mark with the measurement made before disassembly. The distance measured after assembly must be within °±1 mm (0.039 inch) of
the distance measured before disassembly.
21. Repeat the previous four steps if the current measurement does not match the measurement made before disassembly.
22. Place the neck of the CV joint seal into the seal groove on the halfshaft bar.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Important: Check the clamp position during the crimping operation in order to ensure the clamp (1) is positioned correctly around the entire
circumference.
23. Crimp the small retaining clamp (1) by using J35910, a breaker bar, and a torque wrench.
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Tighten the seal retaining clamp to 136 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
24. Check the gap dimension. Continue tightening until the gap dimension is reached.
25. Place the remaining grease from the service kit inside the seal.
