Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Installation
CAUTION: DO NOT reuse circlip. A new circlip must be installed each time the inboard CV joint housing is installed into the transaxle differential.
Clean seal journal before installing. Polish with fine emery paper if required.
1. Install a new circlip on the inboard CV joint housing.
NOTE: To properly install the circlip, start one end in the groove and work the circlip over the inboard CV joint housing end and into the groove.
This will avoid over-expanding the circlip.
Inboard CV Joint Stub Shaft
2. Carefully align splines of inboard CV joint housing with the splines in the differential side gear. Exerting some force, push inboard CV joint into
differential side gear until the circlip is felt to seat in the differential side gear. Use care to prevent damage to the inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot
bearing housing seal.
NOTE: A non-metallic mallet may be used to aid in seating the circlip into the differential side gear groove. If a mallet is necessary, tap only on
the outboard CV joint stub shaft.
