Rear Axle
DISASSEMBLY
Lubrication Points
Disassembly Service Points
Snap Ring/Spider Assembly Removal
1. Wipe out the grease in the T.J. case.
2. Remove the snap ring with the snap ring pliers and then remove the spider assembly.
CAUTION: Do not disassemble the spider assembly.
3. In case foreign objects such as water or dust is mixed in the grease, be sure to wash the spider assembly.
CAUTION: In case of having washed the spider assembly, when assembling it, make sure to push enough grease between the spider axle and the roller so that grease may not run out.
T.J. Boot/B.J. Boot Removal
1. Wipe the grease off of the spline portion.
2. Remove the T.J. boot and BJ boot.
NOTE: If the boots are reused, wrap plastic tape around the drive shaft spline so that the boots are not damaged when they are removed.
REASSEMBLY
Reassembly Service Points
>A< Boot Installation
1. Wrap plastic tape around the drive shaft spline.
2. Insert the drive shaft in 13J. boot.
3. Fill the inside of the 13J. and 13J. boot with the specified grease.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease [75 g (2.66 oz.)]
NOTE: The grease in the repair kit should be divided in half for use, respectively, at the joint and inside the boot.
CAUTION: The drive shaft joint uses special grease. Do not mix old and new or different types of grease.
>B> Boot Band (Small)/B.J. Boot Band (Large) Installation
Be careful that the drive shaft should be straight when tightening the B.J. boot bands.
CAUTION: Always check the identification numbers stamped on the boot band levers. Never confuse the bands.
>C< T.J. Boot/Spider Assembly/T.J. Case Installation
1. Insert the drive shaft in T.J. boot.
2. Install the spider assembly to the shaft from the direction of the spline beveled section.
3. After applying specified grease to the T.J. case, insert the drive shaft and apply grease one more time.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
NOTE: The grease in the repair kit should be divided in half for use, respectively, at the joint and inside the boot.
CAUTION: The drive shaft joint use special grease. Do not mix old and new or different types of grease.
>D< Boot Band (Small)/T.J. Boot Band (Large) Installation
Set the T.J. boot bands at the specified distance in order to adjust the amount of air inside the T.J. boot, and then tighten the T.J. boot bands securely.
Standard value (A):
CAUTION: Always check the identification numbers stamped on the boot band levers. Never confuse the bands.
INSPECTION
- Check the drive shaft for damage, bending or corrosion.
- Check the drive shaft spline part for wear or damage.
- Check for entry of water and/or foreign material into B.J.
- Check the spider assembly for roller rotation, wear or corrosion.
- Check the groove inside T.J. case for wear or corrosion.
- Check the boots for deterioration, damage or cracking.