Nubira SX Hatchback L4-2.0L DOHC D-TEC MFI (1999)
Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair
With Automatic Transaxle
OUTER JOINT SEAL
Tools Required
J-8059 Snap Ring Pliers
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the drive axle from the vehicle. Refer to Axle Shaft Assembly, Constant Velocity Type; Service and Repair.
2. Remove the large seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.
3. Remove the small seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.
4. Degrease the joint.
5. Spread the snap ring using the snap ring pliers J-8059 and remove the outer joint from the axle shaft.
Caution: Do not disassemble the outer joint assembly. Parts are match fit and cannot be serviced separately. Improper reassembly will
adversely affect both performance and safety.
6. Remove the seal from the joint assembly.
Installation Procedure
Tools Required
J-35566 Seal Clamp Pliers
1. Install the seal onto the axle shaft.
