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Installation  

 

 

 

 

 

17 . 

  Using the special tools, remove and discard the halfshaft oil seal. 

1 . 

  Clean the components. 

2 . 

  Using the special tools, install a new halfshaft oil seal. 

  

The halfshaft oil seal protector must be left in place, until the halfshaft is fully installed.

3 .    

NOTE:

  Do not fully engage the halfshaft until the oil seal protector has been removed.

  Install the halfshaft. 

  

Install the snap ring.

  

Lubricate the seal and the bearing running surfaces with clean axle oil.

  

Make sure the snap ring is fully engaged and retains the halfshaft.

  

Open the halfshaft oil seal protector.

4 .    

NOTE:

  The oil seal protector is designed to break into two pieces.

  Remove and discard the halfshaft oil seal protector. 

 

5 . 

 

   CAUTION: The lower arm ball joint can be damaged by excessive articulation. The wheel 

knuckle must be fully supported at all times. Do not allow the wheel knuckle to hang on the lower arm. 
Failure to follow this instruction will result in damage to vehicle.

Using the special tools, install the halfshaft in the wheel hub. 

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