Front Half Shaft

2008 Jeep Compass Limited, AWD, Automatic CVTSECTION Front Half Shaft
Fig 1: Steering Knuckle To C/V Joint Sealing Area
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1 - STEERING KNUCKLE
2 - WHEEL BEARING
3 - FRONT HUB
4 - THIS AREA OF THE STEERING KNUCKLE IS TO BE FREE OF ALL DEBRIS AND MOISTURE BEFORE INSTALLING HALFSHAFT IN STEERING KNUCKLE
  1. Clean all debris and moisture out of steering knuckle (4). See Fig 1.
    CAUTION: Boot sealing is vital to retain special lubricants and to prevent foreign contaminants from entering the CV joint. Mishandling, such as allowing the assemblies to dangle unsupported, or pulling or pushing the ends can cut boots or damage CV joints. During removal and installation procedures, always support both ends of the halfshaft to prevent damage.
  2. Thoroughly clean spline and oil seal sealing surface on tripod joint. Lightly lubricate oil seal sealing surface on tripod joint with fresh clean transmission lubricant.
    Fig 2: Seal Protector 9099
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RENDER: 1.0x

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