Inner Joint and Seal Replacement
Removal ProcedureNotice: Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Handling Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Remove the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement.
Notice: Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Service Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Place an index mark (reference mark) (3) on the inner joint (1) and the wheel drive shaft (2) to ensure correct assembly.
Notice: Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Damage Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Remove the inner boot band (2) from the inner boot (1).
4. Remove the outer boot band from the inner boot.
5. Remove the inner joint housing (1) from the Tri-Pot joint spider (2).
6. Place an index mark (reference mark) (3) on the Tri-Pot joint spider (1) and the wheel drive shaft (2) to ensure correct assembly.
7. Remove the snap ring (2) from the wheel drive shaft.
8. Remove the Tri-Pot joint spider (1) from the Wheel drive shaft.
9. Remove the boot from the wheel drive shaft.
Notice: Do not clean the wheel drive shaft boot(s) in solvent. Cleaning the wheel drive shaft boot(s) in degreaser or other solvents can cause the boot(s) to deteriorate. Use only a clean, dry, solvent-free cloth to clean the wheel drive shaft boot(s).
Notice: Do not clean the wheel drive shaft boot(s) in solvent. Cleaning the wheel drive shaft boot(s) in degreaser or other solvents can cause the boot(s) to deteriorate. Use only a clean, dry, solvent-free cloth to clean the wheel drive shaft boot(s).
10. Clean the inner boot with a clean, dry, solvent-free cloth.
Notice: Do not wash the Tri-Pot joint spider in solvent or degreaser. Washing the Tri-Pot joint spider in solvent or degreaser will remove all of the lubrication in the spider's needle bearings. Use only a clean, dry, solvent-free rag to clean the Tri-Pot spider assembly.
Notice: Do not wash the Tri-Pot joint spider in solvent or degreaser. Washing the Tri-Pot joint spider in solvent or degreaser will remove all of the lubrication in the spider's needle bearings. Use only a clean, dry, solvent-free rag to clean the Tri-Pot spider assembly.
11. Clean the Tri-Pot joint spider with a clean, dry solvent-free cloth.
Important: Do not disassemble the wheel-side joint. If any abnormality is found in the joint, replace it as an assembly. If any abnormality is found in the double offset joint components, the double offset joint must be replaced as an assembly.
12. Inspect the inner boot for tears, damage or fatigue. Replace as necessary.
13. Inspect the Tri-Pot joint spider for excessive wear or damage. If any excessive wear, damage or abnormality is found, replace the Tri-Pot joint as an assembly.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the inner boot onto the wheel drive shaft.
2. Install the inner shaft boot band (3) onto the inner boot (2).
3. Install the Tri-Pot joint spider (1) onto the wheel drive shaft (2) aligning the reference marks (3) made during disassembly.
4. Secure the spider with the Tri-Pot joint spider snap ring (2).
5. Pack the inner joint housing with 80 to 100 g (2.8 to 3.5 ounce) of the lubricant provided in the Tri-Pot joint boot kit.
6. Install the inner joint housing (2) onto the Tri-Pot joint spider.
7. Install the inner boot band onto the inner boot.
8. Inspect both boots for distortion or dents. Correct by pulling outward on the boot in the desired areas until all boot deformation is corrected.
9. Install the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement.