Triple Roller Joint AAR2600I: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Install new circlip into the groove of the joint shank.

-- Engage the outer and inner splines of joint and transmission.

-- Grab drive axle by hand and push it into the joint up to the stop.

-- Now slide joint piece into transmission with a tug.

The sliding part inside the linkage can be used for this tug. When doing this, do not pull the drive axle too far out of the joint.

CAUTION:

Never use a hammer or mallet!

-- Make sure the drive axle fits securely inside the transmission. The joint pulls against the resistance of the circlip.

NOTE:

When checking, only pull on the joint piece and not on the drive axle.

-- Install the outer joint as far as possible into the wheel hub splines.

-- Install the lower noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION OVERVIEW .

-- Attach the ball joint to the control arm -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts, Tightening

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NOTE:

Make sure the ball joint boot is not damaged or twisted.

-- Tighten drive axle bolt onto the wheel hub.. Refer to THREADED CONNECTION, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .

NOTE:

Vehicle must not be standing on its wheels when doing this, otherwise wheel bearing will be damaged.

-- Install the wheel and tighten the wheel bolts. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .