Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual page 1124

3A-24 Drive Shaft:
4. Separate the seal from the tripot housing at the large
diameter and slide the seal away from the joint along
the axle shaft.
5. Wipe the excess grease from the face of the tripot
spider and the inside of the tripot housing.
6. Remove the tripot housing from the spider and shaft.
7. Remove the retaining ring from the groove on the
wheel drive shaft bar and remove the spider
assembly.
8. Remove the seal from the wheel drive shaft bar.
9. Thoroughly clean all parts with a suitable solvent,
removing all traces of grease and contaminants.
10. Dry all parts with compressed air.
11. Inspect the tripot joint components for unusual wear,
cracks, and other damage. Replace any damaged
components.
Assembly Procedure
1. Install the small seal clamp to the seal. Do not crimp
the clamp.
2. Slide the inner seal onto the wheel drive shaft bar
and locate the lip of the seal groove on the wheel
drive shaft bar.
NOTE
Ensure the seal clamp is positioned correctly
in the seal groove.
3. Using the J 35910, crimp the small seal clamp.
4. Measure the clamp gap width.
Specification
Clamp gap width should not exceed 2.15 mm
(0.085 in).
5. Install the tripot spider assembly to the wheel drive
shaft bar, until seated against shoulder.
6. Install the retaining ring in the groove of the wheel
drive shaft bar.