Front Axle

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY





LUBRICATION POINTS

CAUTION:
^ Be care not to damage the ABS rotor, which is attached to the EBJ outer race during disassembly and reassembly.
^ Never disassemble the EBJ assembly except when replacing the EBJ boot.

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
<> TJ CASE/SPIDER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION: Do not disassemble the spider assembly.

1. Wipe off grease from the spider assembly and the inside of the TJ case.
2. Always clean the spider assembly when the grease contains water or foreign material.

<> TJ BOOT REMOVAL
1. Wipe off grease from the shaft spline.
2. When reusing the TJ boot, wrap plastic tape around the shaft spline to avoid damaging the boot.

ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< TJ BOOT INSTALLATION
Wrap plastic tape around the shaft spline, and then install the TJ boot band (small) and TJ boot.

>>B<< SPIDER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
^ The drive shaft joint use special grease. Do not mix old and new or different types of grease.
^ If the spider assembly has been cleaned, take special care to apply the specified grease.

1. Apply the specified grease furnished in the repair kit to the spider assembly between the spider axle and the roller.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease

2. Install the spider assembly to the shaft from the direction of the spline chamfered side.

>>C<< TJ CASE INSTALLATION

CAUTION: The drive shaft joint use special grease. Do not mix old and new or different types of grease.

After applying the specified grease to the TJ case, insert the drive shaft and apply grease one more time.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
Amount to use: 145 ± 10 g (5.1 ± 0.3 ounces)

NOTE: The grease in the repair kit should be divided in half for use, respectively, at the joint and inside the boot.

>>D<< TJ BOOT BAND (SMALL) / TJ BOOT BAND (LARGE) INSTALLATION

Set the TJ boot bands at the specified distance in order to adjust the amount of air inside the TJ boot, and then tighten the TJ boot band (small), TJ boot band (large) securely.
Standard value (A): 85 ± 3 mm (3.35 ± 0.12 inches)

INSPECTION
^ Check the drive shaft for damage, bending or corrosion.
^ Check the drive shaft spline part for wear or damage.
^ Check the spider assembly for roller rotation, wear or corrosion.
^ Check the groove inside TJ case for wear or corrosion.
^ Check the boots for deterioration, damage or cracking.