Grand Prix V6-3.8L VIN K (1998)
6. Install the spacer ring (3) on the halfshaft bar (4) and beyond the second groove.
7. Slide the tripot joint spider assembly (2) toward the spacer ring (3) as far as it will go on the halfshaft bar (4).
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the counterbored face of the tripot joint spider (2) faces the end of the halfshaft bar (4).
8. Install the halfshaft bar retaining ring (1) in the groove of the halfshaft bar (4) using J 8059.
9. Slide the tripot joint spider assembly (2) towards the end of the halfshaft bar (4).
10. Reseat the spacer ring (1) in the groove on the halfshaft bar (4).
11. Place approximately half of the grease from the service kit in the inboard boot. Use the remainder of the grease to repack the housing.
12. Install the trilobal tripot bushing to housing. Ensure the trilobal tripot bushing is flush with the face of the housing.
13. Position the larger new clamp on the inboard boot.
14. Slide the housing over the tripot joint spider assembly on the halfshaft bar.
15. Slide the large diameter of the inboard boot, with the larger clamp in place, over the outside of the trilobal tripot bushing and locate the lip of the
boot in the groove.
16. Position the joint assembly at the proper vehicle dimension.
IMPORTANT: The inboard boot (2) must not be dimpled, stretched out or out of shape in any way. If the inboard boot (2) is not shaped
correctly, carefully insert a thin flat blunt tool (no sharp edges) between the large boot opening and the trilobal tripot bushing to equalize the
pressure. Shape the inboard boot properly by hand. Remove the tool.
IMPORTANT: Align the following items while latching: