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Front Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint Replacement

Front Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint Replacement



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Warning

To prevent personal injury and/or component damage, do not allow the weight of the vehicle to load the front wheels, or attempt to operate the vehicle, when the wheel drive shaft(s) or wheel drive shaft nut(s) are removed. To do so may cause the inner bearing race to separate, resulting in damage to brake and suspension components and loss of vehicle control.


Warning

Wheel drive shaft boots, seals and clamps should be protected from sharp objects any time service is performed on or near the wheel drive shaft(s). Damage to the boot(s), the seal(s) or the clamp(s) may cause lubricant to leak from the joint and lead to increased noise and possible failure of the wheel drive shaft.



Preliminary Procedure

1. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

2. Remove the drive shaft from the Intermediate shaft and support the drive shaft.

• For the left side, refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side (GNA) Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side (GNB) .

• For right side, refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (GNB) Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (Petrol) .

• For right side, refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft and Intermediate Shaft Assembly Replacement - Right Side (Diesel, FWD) .


1

Boot Retaining Clamp(Qty: 2)

Procedures

The circlips are retaining clamps when removed. Replace with new. Use CH-22610 pliers on installation.

Special Tools

CH-22610 Keystone Clamp Pliers

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

2

Front Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint Boot


Procedures

1. Push the boot onto the shaft.

2. Clean the joint.


3

Front Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint

Refer to Eye Protection Warning .


Procedures

1. Remove the joint from the shaft (arrow) using a brass drift and a mallet. Ensure the brass drift is against the inner race.

2. Remove and discard the axle shaft retaining ring from the axle shaft.

3. On installation always install NEW retaining ring.