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Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement

Tools Required

    • J 8059 Circlip Pliers
    • J 35566 Seal Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure


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  1. Remove the drive axle from the vehicle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  2. Remove the large seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.
  3. Remove the small seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.

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  5. Degrease the joint.
  6. Spread the circlip using the J 8059 (1) and remove the outer joint from the axle shaft.
  7. Remove the seal from the joint assembly.

Installation Procedure


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  1. Install the seal onto the axle shaft.
  2. Spread the circlip using the circlip pliers J 8059 (1) and install the outer joint onto the axle shaft.
  3. Fill the joint seal with 170-190 g (6.0-6.7 ounces) of the recommended grease. Repack the joint with 170-190 g (6.0-6.7 ounces) of the recommended grease.

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  5. Install a new large seal retaining clamp and a new small seal retaining clamp.
  6. Crimp the new small seal retaining clamp and the new large seal retaining clamp using the seal clamp pliers J 35566 (1).
  7. Install the drive axle shaft to the vehicle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
   


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