VUE AWD V6-3.5L VIN 4 (2004)
Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair
Joint and Seal Replacement
Front
Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Seal Replacement - Front
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Tools Required
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SA9203C Axle Clamp Installer
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SA9198C Snap Ring Pliers (Constant Velocity Joint)
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SA9161C Axle Boot Clamp Installer
Disassembly Procedure
1. Position wheel drive shaft bar in a soft jawed vise and clamp securely.
2. Using side cutters, remove and discard the small seal clamp.
3. Remove large seal retaining clamp using a flat-bladed tool and discard the clamp.
4. Separate the seal from the tripot housing at the large diameter and slide the seal away from the joint along the axle shaft.
5. Wipe the excess grease from the face of the tripot spider and the inside of the tripot housing.