Service

Fig. 16 Halfshaft w/Tripot Type Constant Velocity Joint:

Models with automatic transaxle use a tripot type constant velocity joint at the transaxle end of the halfshaft and a Birfield type constant velocity joint at the hub side of the halfshaft, Fig. 16. The tripod type constant velocity type joint can be disassembled and serviced. The Birfield type constant velocity joint should not be disassembled and is serviced only as an assembly with the halfshaft. To service the tripod type constant velocity joint, proceed as follows:
1. Remove halfshaft.
2. Position halfshaft in a soft jawed vise.
3. Remove large boot clamp, the roll boot back over shaft, Fig. 16.





4. Check joint grease for contamination, Fig. 9. If grease is not contaminated and joint has been operating satisfactorily, add required amount of lubricant and install a replacement bolt. If grease is contaminated, then constant velocity joint must be disassembled and inspected.
5. Remove bearing retaining ring.

Fig. 7 Placing Alignment Marks In Outer Race & Tripot Joint:

6. Place alignment marks on outer race and tripod joint, then remove outer race, Fig. 17.

Fig. 18 Tripot Joint Snap Ring Removal:

7. Place alignment mark on tripod bearing and halfshaft, then remove snap ring, Fig. 18.

Fig. 19 Tripot Joint Removal From Halfshaft:

8. Using a brass drift, carefully drive tripod joint from halfshaft, Fig. 19.
9. If necessary, remove boot small clamp, then wrap tape around halfshaft splines and remove boot.
10. Check tripod joint for wear and damage and replace as necessary.
11. If removed, wrap halfshaft splines with tape and install boot to halfshaft groove.
12. Align marks on halfshaft and tripod joint made during removal.
13. Using a brass drift, drive tripod joint into position on halfshaft, then install snap ring.
14. Fill outer race with 3.5 ounces of lubricant E43Z-19590-A or equivalent, then position outer race over tripod joint, aligning marks made during removal.
15. Install bearing retaining ring, then position boot in groove on outer race.

Fig. 15 Position Constant Velocity Joint On Halfshaft:

16. Position joint so that distance between halfshaft boot groove and outer race groove is 3 1/2 inches, Fig. 15.
17. Using a screwdriver with sharp edges filled off, pry up on boot at outer race end to allow trapped air to escape.
18. Install and lock boot clamps, then check joint for smoothness of operation through its full range of travel.
19. Install halfshaft on vehicle.