Disassembly Procedure
- Remove the large boot clamp (3) from the tripot boot (4) with side cutters.
- Remove the tripot housing (1) and bushing (2) from the halfshaft bar (5). Wipe the grease off of the tripot assembly roller bearings and housing.
- Remove bushing (2) from tripot housing (1) and discard bushing.
- Degrease the housing (1) thoroughly. Use 320 grit 3M cloth (or equivalent) to remove any evident corrosion in the transmission booting surface.
- Allow the housing (1) to dry prior to assembly.
- Cut the small boot clamp from the halfshaft bar end of the tripot boot, using side cutters.
Important: Handle the tripot spider assembly with care. Tripot balls and needle rollers may separate from the spider trunnion if the tripot balls and needle rollers are not handled carefully.
- Slide the tripot boot up the halfshaft bar (1), away from the tripot spider assembly toward the outboard (CV joint assembly) end of the halfshaft bar.
- Spread the spider spacer ring (2) using J 8059 (or equivalent).
- Slide the spider spacer ring (3) and the tripot spider assembly (2) up on the halfshaft bar (4). This will provide access to the halfshaft bar retaining ring (1) which is in the groove at the end of the halfshaft bar (4).
- Remove the retaining ring (1), spider assembly (2), spacer ring (3), and tripot boot (4). Discard the boot and rings.
- Clean the halfshaft bar (5). Use a wire brush in order to remove any rust in the boot mounting area (grooves).
- Inspect the needle rollers, needle bearings, and trunnion. Check the tripot housing for unusual wear, cracks, or other damage. Replace any damaged parts with the appropriate kit.