Disassembly, Cleaning & Inspection (Inner Joint & Dust Boot)

CAUTION: If not handled properly, tripot balls and needle rollers may separate from spider assembly.

Remove clamps from dust boot. Using grinder, cut through swage ring. Remove tripot housing and tripot bushing. Wipe grease off of tripot assembly roller bearings and housing. Thoroughly degrease housing and tripot bushing. Remove any corrosion on axle sealing surface. Allow housing and tripot bushing to dry.
Slide dust boot away from spider assembly. Remove outer spacer ring. Remove spider assembly. Remove right spacer ring and dust boot. Clean axle shaft. Remove any rust in boot mounting area. Inspect needle rollers, bearings and spider assembly. Check tripot housing for excessive wear, cracks or damage.