SRX AWD V8-4.6L VIN A (2004)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: Service and Repair
Outer Joint and Seal Replacement - Rear
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Seal Replacement - Rear (AWD)
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Tools Required
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J 42572 Drive Shaft Seal Clamp Pliers
Disassembly Procedure
This procedure is to be performed only after the wheel drive shaft has been removed from the vehicle.
1. Wrap a shop towel around the axle shaft.
2. Place the wheel drive shaft horizontally in a bench vise.
3. Using a side cutter or other suitable tool, remove the large seal retaining clamp from the outer joint seal and discard the clamp.
4. Using a side cutter or other suitable tool, remove the small seal retaining clamp from the outer joint seal and discard the clamp.
5. Separate the seal from the joint outer race at the large diameter end.
6. Slide the seal away from the joint face.
7. Wipe the grease from the face of the joint inner race, cage, balls, etc.
8. Remove the outer joint from the axle shaft using the following steps:
1. Hold the inner joint housing horizontally to the shaft.
2. Position a brass drift on the inner race.
3. Strike the brass drift with a hammer to compress the axle shaft retaining clip.
4. Continue to strike the brass drift in order to remove the inner joint from the axle shaft.
9. Remove and discard the axle shaft retaining ring from the axle shaft.
10. Remove the seal from the axle shaft.