FAQ for Axle Shaft Repair
Q: How to remove the front axle shaft and seal?
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The proper way is to remove the differential carrier assembly, the axle shaft (output shaft), the deflector, the seal, and the bearing.
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed while disassembling the front axle drive-drive shaft boot cover?
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If the half-shaft boot cover will be reused, you shall not damage the half-shaft boot cover while removing the clamps.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to install the front axle shaft and seal?
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You shall install the bearing with the square shoulder in, the new seal, the deflector, the axle shaft (output shaft), and the differential carrier assembly.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to install the rear axe shaft?
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You shall install the axle shaft with a gasket or RTV applied, and the bolts.
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01/11/2022 Q: What kind of tools will be required while installing the front drive axle-drive shaft inner joint and boot?
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The tools required include the J 359 10 Seal Clamp Tool, J36652-98 Split Plate Swage Clamp (K10 models), and J36652-1 Split Plate Swage Clamp (K20/K30 models).
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed while removing the front drive axle?
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You shall cover the shock mounting bracket and the ball stud on the lower control arm with a shop towel to prevent possible wheel drive shaft boot damage during removal and installation.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to assemble the front axle deflector ring?
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The proper way is to put the new deflector ring into position on the CV joint, the 3-inch or 4-inch pipe coupling against the deflector ring, and the 12 cm x 12 cm steel plate over the pipe, and install the M24 x 2.0 nut on the half shaft bar.
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01/11/2022 Q: What kind of tools will be required while removing the front drive axle-drive shaft outer joint and boot?
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The tools required include J8059 Snap Ring Pliers.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to install the rear axle shaft?
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You shall install the axle shaft with RTV or the gasket, the axle cap, and the bolts.
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed while removing the front drive axle-drive shaft inner joint and boot?
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You shall carefully handle the tripot spider assembly as tripot balls and needle rollers may separate from the spider trunnion if tripot balls and needle rollers are not handled carefully.
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