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Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair


Halfshaft

Special Service tools





Halfshaft splitter handle 307-443





Halfshaft splitter 307-442





Halfshaft oil seal installer 205-532





Halfshaft seal protector 205-461

Removal
1. Remove the wheel hub.





2. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the halfshaft constant velocity (CV) joints and boots, do not allow the CV joints to exceed 18 degrees of travel.

NOTE: The halfshaft is retained in the axle assembly by a retaining clip.

Using the special tools, remove the halfshaft.
^ Remove and discard the retaining clip.





3. Remove the halfshaft seal.

Installation





1. Using the special tool, install the halfshaft seal.





2. Install a new retaining clip.





3. Apply a 3mm diameter bead of Loctite WSK-M2G349-A4 or equivalent meeting Jaguar specification to the halfshaft splines.





4. CAUTION: Do not damage the axle shaft seal.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the halfshaft CV joints and boots, do not allow the CV joints to exceed 18 degrees of travel.

NOTE: Do not fully engage the halfshaft into the axle assembly.

Using the special tool, attach the halfshaft.





5. Remove the special tool.





6. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the halfshaft CV joints and boots, do not allow the CV joints to exceed 18 degrees of travel.

NOTE: Make sure the retaining clip is correctly seated.

Install the halfshaft.
7. Check and top up the axle assembly fluid level.
8. Install the wheel hub.