FAQ for Axle Shaft Repair
Q: What will I be needing when servicing the axle shaft assembly?
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You will be needing a steering linkage and tie rod puller, a slide hammer, a drive axle seal clamp pliers, a ball joint separator, a steering linkage installer, a seal protector, an output shaft assembly remover and installer, and a rear wheel drive shaft removal tool.
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be done when a clunk noise occurs?
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You should carefully inspect the joint seals for cuts, tears, or other damage. After inspection reveals no visual evidence of wear or damage, it may be necessary to remove the wheel drive shaft from the vehicle and manipulate the joints manually. Do not allow the joints to separate from the wheel drive shaft bar.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the wheel drive shaft?
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You can remove the tire and wheel assembly, the wheel drive shaft spindle nut, the lower shock absorber mounting bolt and nut, the toe link nut, bolt and washer, the lower control arm-to-suspension knuckle bolt and nut, the wheel drive shaft and the wheel drive shaft retaining ring.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to assemble the wheel drive shaft inner joint and seal?
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You can install the small seal clamp, the tripot spider assembly, and the retaining ring.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to install the wheel drive shaft outer joint and seal?
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You can install the new small seal clamp and measure the clamp end gap dimension.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the support bracket mounting bolts?
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The recommended torque is 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
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01/11/2022 Q: What special tool will I be needing when servicing the wheel drive shaft outer joint and seal?
A:
You will be needing drive axle seal clamp pliers.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to install the intermediate shaft?
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You can install the intermediate drive shaft support bracket, the support bracket mounting bolts, the J 44394, the intermediate drive shaft, the O-ring seal, a new wheel drive shaft retaining ring, the right wheel drive shaft, and the right tire and wheel assembly.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to install the wheel drive shaft?
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You can install a new wheel drive shaft retaining ring, the J 44394, the wheel drive shaft, a new wheel drive shaft spindle nut, the lower control arm-to-suspension knuckle bolt and nut, the lower shock absorber mounting bolt and nut, the washer, bolt, and nut and the tire and wheel assembly.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the installation procedure for the wheel drive shaft outer joint and seal?
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The procedure is to install the new small seal clamp and measure the clamp end gap dimension.
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