Vibe FWD L4-1.8L VIN 8 (2004)
25. Slide the large diameter of the wheel drive shaft outboard seal (2), with the larger clamp (3) in place, over the outside of the tripod bushing and
locate the lip of the seal in the groove.
26. Important: The wheel drive shaft outboard seal must not be dimpled, stretched out or out of shape in any way. If the wheel drive shaft outboard
seal is not shaped correctly, carefully insert a thin, flat, blunt tool (no sharp edges) between the large seal opening and the tripod bushing in order
to equalize the pressure. Shape the wheel drive shaft outboard seal properly by hand. Remove the tool.
Position the joint assembly at the proper vehicle dimension.
27. Align the following items while latching:
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The wheel drive shaft outboard seal (1)
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The tripod housing
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The large seal retaining clamp (2)
28. Using the J 35566 , latch the large seal retaining clamp. Ensure that the latching tangs are fully engaged in the large seal clamp band.
29. Rotate the outer tripod housing four or five times in order to distribute the grease throughout the tripod spider bearings.