CAUTION > CAUTION

CAUTION:

Never grasp half shaft assembly by the boots. This may cause the boot to pucker or crease
and reduce the service life of the boot.

Avoid over angulating or stroking the C/V joints when handling the half shaft.

Half shafts exposed to battery acid, transmission fluid, brake fluid, differential fluid or
gasoline may cause the boots to deteriorate. Failure to follow these instructions will result in
damage.

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING > DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HALF SHAFT

Check inboard and outboard C/V joint for leaking grease. This is a sign of boot or boot clamp damage.

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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING > DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HALF SHAFT >
NOISE/VIBRATION IN TURNS

A clicking noise or vibration in turns could be caused by a damaged outer C/V or inner tripod joint seal
boot or seal boot clamps. This will result in the loss/contamination of the joint grease, resulting in
inadequate lubrication of the joint. Noise could also be caused by another component of the vehicle
coming in contact with the half shafts.

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING > DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HALF SHAFT > CLUNKING
NOISE DURING ACCELERATION

This noise may be a damaged or worn C/V joint. A torn boot or loose/missing clamp on the inner/outer
joint which has allowed the grease to be lost will damage the C/V joint.

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING > DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HALF SHAFT >
SHUDDER/VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION

This could be a worn/damaged inner tripod joint or a sticking tripod joint. Improper wheel alignment may
also cause a shudder or vibration.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING > DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HALF SHAFT > VIBRATION
AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS

This problem could be a result of out of balance front tires or tire/wheel runout. Foreign material (mud,
etc.) packed on the backside of the wheel(s) will also cause a vibration.

SPECIFICATIONS > SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATION

DESCRIPTION N.m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. COMMENTS

Do not reuse these

fasteners. If
removed, a NEW
Half Shaft Hub/Bearing Nut 310 229 - fastener must be
installed and

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tightened to
specifications.

REMOVAL > REMOVAL

Fig 1: Hub Nut & Half Shaft

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1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.

2. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.

NOTE:

Always install a NEW hub nut. The original hub nut is one-time use only and
should be discarded when removed.

3. Remove half shaft (1) hub/bearing nut (2) and DISCARD the nut.

4. Remove wheel speed sensor.

 Fig 2: Tie Rod End Nut & Stabilizer Bar Link Bolts

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5. Remove both brake calipers and hang to the side. Refer to CALIPER, DISC BRAKE,
REMOVAL .

6. Remove tie rod end nut (1).

7. Remove stabilizer bar link bolts (7, 5) from lower control arms.
 Fig 3: Outer Tie Rod Ends, Knuckles & Ball Joint Remover

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8. Separate the outer tie rod ends (3) from the knuckles (2) with Ball Joint Remover (special tool
#8677, Remover, Ball Joint) (1).
 Fig 4: Steering Knuckle & Upper Ball Joint

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9. Remove the upper ball joint nuts.

 Fig 5: Ball Joint Press, Upper Ball Joint & Knuckle

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10. Separate the upper ball joints (2) from the knuckles (3) using Ball Joint Press (special tool
#C-4150A, Press, Ball Joint) (1).
 Fig 6: Knuckle & Half Shaft

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11. Remove shock clevis bolt and nut from lower control arm

12. Lean the knuckle (2) out and push half shaft (1) out of the hub/bearing. Discard the coated
washer between the outer C/V joint and the hub.

13. Pry half shafts from axle/axle tube with pry bar. There are notches present on the inner C/V
joint housing to pry against, use care not to damage axle shaft seals.

INSTALLATION > INSTALLATION

Fig 1: Axle Seal Protector

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1. Using axle seal protector (special tool #10270, Protector, Half Shaft, Drive) (1), install half
shafts in the axle. Verify half shaft has engaged.

NOTE:

Use care when removing seal protector to prevent damaging the seal.
 Fig 2: Knuckle & Half Shaft

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2. Install NEW coated washer on the outer C/V joint shaft.

3. Install half shafts (1) through the hub/bearing (2).

4. Install shock clevis on lower control arm and tighten nut to specifications.
 Fig 3: Steering Knuckle & Upper Ball Joint

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5. Install upper control arm on knuckle and tighten ball joint nut to specifications.
 Fig 4: Tie Rod End Nut & Stabilizer Bar Link Bolts

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6. Install tie rod end (1) on knuckle and tighten to specifications.

7. Install stabilizer link (7, 5) on lower control arm and tighten to specifications.

8. Install caliper on caliper adapter and tighten to specifications. Refer to CALIPER, DISC
BRAKE, INSTALLATION .
 Fig 5: Hub Nut & Half Shaft

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9. Install wheel speed sensor (1) on the hub/bearing (3).

NOTE:

Always install a NEW hub nut. The original hub nut is one-time use only and
should be discarded when removed.

10. Install a NEW half shaft hub/bearing nut and tighten to 310 N.m (229 ft. lbs.).

11. Install the wheel and tire assemblies.

12. Pump brake pedal until caliper pistons and brake pads are seated and a firm brake pedal is
obtained.

SPECIAL TOOLS > SPECIAL TOOLS

 10270 - Protector, Half Shaft, Drive

8677 - Remover, Ball Joint

(Originally Shipped In Kit Number(s) 8685, 8685CC, 8712, 9973,
9974, 9975.)

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C-4150A - Press, Ball Joint
(Originally Shipped In Kit Number(s) 6672, 6745.)

BOOT, DRIVE SHAFT, OUTER > REMOVAL > REMOVAL

Fig 1: Outer CV Housing, Boot & Clamps

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NOTE:

CV joint is serviced with the shaft, the boot can be serviced separately

1. Remove inner CV boot and joint.

2. Cut outer CV boot (5) clamps (2, 4).

3. Cut boot off CV housing (1) and shaft (3).

BOOT, DRIVE SHAFT, OUTER > INSTALLATION > INSTALLATION

Fig 1: Outer CV Housing, Boot & Clamps

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1. Clean the CV joint then apply new grease to the joint.

2. Slide new boot (5) on to the shaft (3) and CV housing (1).

3. Install boot clamps (2, 4) in original locations.

4. Install inner CV joint and boot.

JOINT, DRIVE SHAFT, INNER > REMOVAL > REMOVAL

Fig 1: Inner CV housing, Boot & Clamps

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1. Clamp shaft in a vise (with soft jaws) and support C/V joint (1).

2. Remove clamps with a cut-off wheel or grinder.

3. Slide boot down (2) the shaft.

 Fig 2: Housing Snap Ring

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4. Remove lubricant from housing (1) to expose the C/V snap ring (2) and remove snap ring.
 Fig 3: Cage, Inner Race, Shaft & Bearings

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5. Remove bearings (4) from the cage (1).

6. Rotate cage (1) 30° and slide cage off the inner race (2) and down the shaft (3).
 Fig 4: Removing Inner Race Snap Ring And Race From Shaft

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7. Remove spread inner race (1) snap ring (4) and remove race (1) from the shaft (3).

8. Remove boot from the shaft and discard.

 Fig 5: Inner C/V Joint Components

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9. Clean and inspect housing (1), cage (2), bearings (3), housing snap-ring (4), inner race
snap-ring (5) and inner race (6) for wear or damage.

JOINT, DRIVE SHAFT, INNER > INSTALLATION > INSTALLATION

Fig 1: Sliding Cage Onto Shaft With Small Diameter End Towards Boot

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1. Apply a coat of grease supplied with the joint/boot to the C/V joint components before
assembling them.

2. Place new clamps on the new boot and slide boot down the shaft.

3. Slide cage (2) onto the shaft (1) with the small diameter (3) end towards the boot.
 Fig 2: Inner Race

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4. Install inner race (1) onto the shaft (3). Verify snap ring has engaged on shaft (3).
 Fig 3: Cage/Inner Race

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5. Align cage (1) with inner race (2) and slide over the race.

6. Turn the cage 30° to align the cage windows (4) with the race (2).
 Fig 4: Housing, Bearing Assembly, Housing Snap Ring & Housing Bore

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7. Apply grease to the inner race and bearings and install the bearings.

8. Apply grease to the housing bore (4) then install bearing assembly (2) into the housing (1).

9. Install housing snap ring (3) and verify it is seated in the groove.

10. Fill housing and boot with the remaining grease.

11. Slide boot onto the C/V housing into it's original position. Ensure boot is not twisted and
remove any excess air.

12. Secure both boot clamps with appropriate installer.