Disassembly

Fig. 17 Driveshaft components. 1982---83 (1984---87 similar):

1. Remove clamp and boot from joint and discard.

Fig. 18 Removing 3 ball tripod housing. Citroen inner C/V joint:

2. On CITROEN units, separate tripod from housing by slightly deforming retaining ring at three locations. If necessary, cut retaining ring from housing and install replacement retaining ring with inner flange rolled, then stake into machined groove with a suitable punch. When removing tripod from housing, secure rollers. After tripod has been removed, secure assembly with tape.

Fig. 19 Removing 3 ball tripod housing. 1982 & early 1982 G.K.N. inner C/V joint:

Fig. 20 Removing 3 ball tripod housing. Late 1982---87 G.K.N. inner C/V joint:

3. On early 1982 G.K.N. non-spring loaded units, slide tripod from housing. On late 1982---87 G.K.N. spring loaded units, bend tabs on joint cover using needle nose pliers, then remove tripod from housing.

Fig. 21 Removing 3 ball tripod housing. 1984 A.C.I. inner C/V joint:

Fig. 22 Removing 3 ball tripod housing. 1985---87 A.C.I. inner C/V joint:

4. On 1984 A.C.I. units, position housing so all 3 rollers are flush with retaining tabs. Pull housing out by hand at a slight angle to pop one roller at a time out of retaining tabs. Do not hold joint at too severe an angle, as rollers may be damaged. The retaining tabs must not be bent during removal or installation of housing.
5. On 1985---87 A.C.I. units, hold housing and lightly compress C/V joint retention spring while bending tabs back with a pair of pliers. Support housing, then separate tripod from housing.

Fig. 23 Separating tripod from housing. 1986---87 S.S.G. inner C/V joint:

6. On 1986---87 S.S.G. units, use flathead screwdriver to pry wire ring out of groove and slide tripod from housing. When removing housing from tripod, hold rollers in place on the trunnion studs to prevent rollers and needle bearings from falling out. After tripod is out of housing, secure rollers in place with tape.
7. Remove snap ring from end of shaft, then the tripod using a brass drift.