Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual page 1123

11. Install the CV joint retaining ring to the wheel drive
shaft bar.
12. Place approximately half the grease from the service
kit inside the outboard seal and pack the CV joint
with the remaining grease.
13. Place a block of wood against the CV joint spindle
and tap on the block of wood until the CV joint inner
race engages the retaining ring.
14. Slide the large diameter of the seal over the outside
of the CV race and locate the lip of the seal in the
housing groove.
15. Install the large seal retaining clamp over the seal
and close using the J 35910
16. Inspect the gap dimension on the clamp ear.
Continue tightening until the gap dimension is
reached.
Specification
Dimension equals 1.9 mm (5/64 in).
17. Remove the wheel drive shaft from the bench vise.
18. Distribute the grease within the outer CV joint by
rotating the joint in a circular motion four to five
times.
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Seal
Replacement
Special tool
J 35910 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers
Disassembly Procedure
1. Position wheel drive shaft bar in a soft jawed vise
and clamp securely.
2. Using side cutters, remove and discard the small
seal clamp.
3. Remove large seal retaining clamp using a flat-
bladed tool and discard the clamp.
Drive Shaft: 3A-23