Tools Required

J 35566 Seal Clamp Pliers

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



4. Degrease the joint.
5. Spread the snap ring using the J 35566 and remove the outer joint from the axle shaft.

1. Install the outer joint to the axle shaft.
2. Fill the joint seal with 175-195 g (6.2-6.9 oz) of the recommended grease. Repack the joint with 175-195 g (6.2-6.9 oz) of the recommended grease.
3. For 2.0L DOHC models, fill the joint seal with 200-220 g (7.1-7.8 oz) of the recommended grease.



4. Install the new small seal retaining clamp.
5. Install a new large seal retaining clamp.
6. Install the drive axle to the vehicle. Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft and Inner Shaft Housing Replacement .