Disassemble

Fig. 9 Exploded view of front driveshaft.:

1. Remove double offset joint (DOJ) boot band, Fig. 9.
2. Remove DOJ boot from DOJ outer race.
3. Using screwdriver, remove circlip.
4. Remove DOJ outer race and wipe off grease.
5. Remove snap ring, then remove DOJ inner race, cage, and balls as an assembly and clean this assembly. If balls drop out of cage, press them back in with inner race.
6. Wipe grease off spline portion.
7. Remove Birfield joint (BJ) boot band.
8. Remove DOJ boot and BJ boot. If boots can be reused, wrap vinyl tape around driveshaft spline so that boots are not damaged as they are removed.
9. Wipe grease off BJ Do not disassemble BJ
10. Inspect all components and replace as necessary.