Inboard

REMOVAL
1. Remove both clamps from inner joint boot.
2. Pull inner joint outer housing out of boot and off tripot assembly.

Removing Stop Ring:

3. Use suitable snap ring pliers to remove stop ring from groove, then slide ring inward on shaft.
5. Slide tripot assembly inward on shaft splines to expose driveshaft bearing retainer circlip.
6. Remove and discard driveshaft bearing retainer circlip, then remove tripot assembly from shaft.
7. Remove stop ring, then inner joint boot from shaft.

INSPECTION
1. Clean and dry all components.
2. Inspect boot for cracks, splits and abrasion.
3. Inspect joint components for wear, cracks and broken parts.
4. Inspect shaft for worn splines and bending.

INSTALLATION
1. Place small boot clamp on shaft, then slide boot onto shaft and into position groove on shaft.
2. Place small clamp into position on boot, then using suitable boot clamp ring pliers, tighten clamp ring securely. Use caution not to overtighten clamp ring and cut or deform boot.
3. Place stop ring onto shaft, slide stop ring past stop ring groove to allow room for installation of tripot assembly and driveshaft bearing retainer circlip.

Installing Tripot:

4. Slide tripot assembly onto shaft splines, ensure chamfered side of tripot assembly is toward stop ring.
5. Place a new driveshaft bearing retainer circlip onto shaft. Use caution not to stretch or deform circlip during installation.
6. Pull tripot assembly into position over driveshaft bearing retainer circlip. It may be necessary to compress driveshaft bearing retainer circlip to allow tripot assembly to move into position.
7. Place stop ring into place using suitable snap ring pliers.

Trilobe:

8. Place trilobe boot insert into place on joint outer housing, then fill housing and boot with suitable quantity and type CV joint grease.
9. Place joint outer housing onto tripot assembly, then position boot onto trilobe insert.
10. Ensure boot is in a relaxed position (not stretched, compressed or dimpled). If necessary, pry up edge of boot using a blunt flat tool and allow air pressure to equalize. This ensures proper joint outer housing positioning over tripot assembly.
11. Clean any excess grease from outside of joint and boot.
12. Place large clamp into position on boot, then using suitable boot clamp ring pliers, tighten clamp ring securely.

NOTE: Do not overtighten clamp ring or cut or deform boot.

13. On lefthand axle, place a new driveshaft bearing retainer circlip onto joint housing.

CAUTION: Use caution not to stretch or deform circlip during installation.

14. Ensure joint moves freely with no binding or excessive looseness.