For 1990-2009 cars

## Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement Diesel - Automatic and Manual

#### Tools Required

• | J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers

• | J 35566 Seal Clamp Pliers

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the drive axle from the vehicle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
2. Remove the large seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.
3. Remove the small seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.
4. Pry the retaining ring from the joint housing.
5. Remove the joint housing from the seal.
6. Degrease the joint assembly.
7. Remove the shaft retaining ring using the J 8059 (1).
8. Remove the joint and the joint retaining ring from the axle shaft.
9. Remove the seal from the axle shaft.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install a new small seal retaining clamp onto the seal. Do not crimp the seal retaining clamp.
2. Install the seal onto the axle shaft.
3. Install the joint retaining ring and the joint onto the axle shaft.
4. Install the shaft retaining ring onto the axle shaft using the J 8059 (1).
5. Fill the joint housing with 140-160 g (5.0-5.6 ounces) of the recommended grease. Repack the tripot with 140-160 g (5.0-5.6 ounces) of the recommended grease.
6. Install the retaining ring and the joint housing onto the joint assembly.
7. Install a new large seal retaining clamp. Crimp the large seal retaining clamp using the J 35566 (1).
8. Crimp the new small seal retaining clamp using the seal clamp pliers J 35566 (1).
9. Install the drive axle shaft to the vehicle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.

## Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement Gasoline - Automatic Transaxle

#### Tools Required

• | J 35566 Seal Clamp Pliers

• | J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the drive axle from the vehicle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
2. Remove the large seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.
3. Remove the small seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.
4. Separate the joint housing from the boot.
5. Degrease the tripot assembly.
6. Remove the shaft retaining ring using the J 8059 .
7. Remove the tripot and the tripot joint retaining ring from the axle shaft.
8. Remove the tripot joint seal from the axle shaft.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install a new small seal retaining clamp onto the seal.
2. Install the seal onto the axle shaft.
3. Install the shaft retaining ring onto the axle shaft using the J 8059 (1).
4. Fill the tripot housing with 195-215 g (6.9-7.6 oz) of the recommended grease. Repack the tripot with 195-215 g (6.9-7.6 oz) of the recommended grease.
5. Install the boot to the joint housing.
6. Install a new large seal retaining clamp. Crimp the large seal retaining clamp using the J 35566 .
7. Crimp the new small seal retaining clamp using the J 35566 (1).
8. Install the drive axle shaft to the vehicle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.

## Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement Gasoline - Manual Transaxle

#### Tools Required

• | J 35566 Seal Clamp Pliers

• | J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the large seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.
2. Remove the small seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.
3. Degrease the joint.
4. Remove the shaft retaining ring using the J 8059 (1) .
5. Remove the axle shaft from the joint assembly.

Caution: The ball retainer is stacked in position and is not servicable. Attempting to service the ball retainer could result in reduced vehicle performance and possible personal injury.

6. Remove the seal from the joint assembly.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install a new small seal retaining clamp onto the seal. Do not crimp.
2. Install the seal onto the axle shaft.
3. Install the joint assembly onto the axle shaft.
4. Install the shaft retaining ring using the J 8059 (1).
5. Fill the joint assembly with 120-140 g (4.2-4.9 oz) of the recommended grease. Repack the tripot with 120-140 g (4.2-4.9 oz) of the recommended grease.
6. Install the a new large seal retaining clamp.
7. Crimp the new large seal retaining clamp using the J 35566 .
8. Crimp the new small retaining clamp using the J 35566 (1).