Tripod Joint - Birfield Joint

DISASSEMBLY

NOTE
1) Do not disassemble the spider assembly.
2) The driveshaft joint uses special grease. Do not substitute with another type of grease.
3) The boot band should be replaced with a new one.





1. Remove the T.J. boot bands and pull the T.J. boot from the T.J. case.

NOTE Be careful not to damage the boot.





2. Remove the snap ring and spider assembly from the driveshaft.
3. Clean the spider assembly.
4. Remove the B.J. boot bands and pull out the T.J. boot and B.J. boot.





NOTE If the boot is to be reused, wrap tape around the driveshaft splines to protect boot.





INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
1. Check the driveshaft spline part for wear or damage.
2. Check for entry of water and/or foreign material into B.J.
3. Check the spider assembly for roller rotation, wear or corrosion.
4. Check the groove inside T.J. case for wear or corrosion.
5. Check the dynamic damper for damage or cracking.

REASSEMBLY
1. Wrap tape around the driveshaft splines (T.J. side) to prevent damage to the boots.





2. Apply grease to the driveshaft and install the boots.





Recommended lubricant





3. To install the dynamic damper, keep the B.J. and shaft in a straight line and secure the dynamic damper in the direction of illustrated and install the small boot band.





Specification

4. Apply grease into the T.J. boot and install the boot.





T.J. boot grease

5. Tighten the T.J. boot bands.
6. Add to the B.J. as much specified grease as was wiped away at the time of inspection.
7. Install the boots.
8. Tighten the BJ boot bands.





9. To control the air in the T.J. boot, keep the specified distance between the boot bands when they are tightened.