S10/T10 Blazer 4WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
6. Clean the axle shaft. Use a wire brush to remove any rust in the seal mounting area (grooves). Inspect the needle rollers, needle bearings, and
trunnion. Check the tripot housing for unusual wear, cracks, or other damage. Replace any damaged parts.
Assemble Tripot Joint and Seal
1. Slide the new small swedge clamp and seal to their proper position on the axle shaft.
2. Install the new swedge clamp onto the neck of the seal. Do not swedge.
3. Position the neck of the seal in the seal groove on the axle shaft.
4. Swedge the swedge clamp using the J41048 tool in the following method:
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Position the inboard end of the halfshaft assembly in the J41048 tool.
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Align the swedge clamp within the J41048 tool.
