Tripod Joint, Snap Ring Assembly Note

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CAUTION:

Be careful not to scratch the roller area when using a hammer and urethane bar or equivalent. Otherwise, the part could be damaged.

NOTE:

If the tripod joint cannot be assembled to the shaft, lightly tap the tripod joint evenly using a hammer and urethane bar or equivalent, and assemble the tripod joint to the shaft.

Assemble the tripod joint with the shaft and tripod joint alignment marks aligned.

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Assemble a new snap ring using snap ring pliers.

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Verify that the snap ring is assembled correctly in the groove of the shaft.