Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair
FRONT DRIVE AXLEFig. 11 Exploded View Of Front Drive Axle Assembly. Prizm:
DISASSEMBLY
1. Secure axle assembly in a soft-jawed vise.
2. Remove boot retaining clamps, Fig. 11.
3. Remove race retaining ring using snap ring pliers.
4. Disconnect inner race from drive axle shaft.
5. Remove boot from axle shaft.
6. Tilt cage, then remove ball bearings.
7. Tilt cage and inner race 90°, then pull from outer race.
ASSEMBLY
1. Apply General Motors grease (Part No. 7845393) to tri-pot housing and spider joint.
2. Install boot clamp on drive axle shaft, then boot.
3. Install spider joint assembly on drive axle using a brass drift and hammer.
4. Install outboard snap ring.
5. Install spider assembly in tri-pot housing.
6. Connect boot and boot clamp to tri-pot housing.
7. Remove driveshaft assembly from vise.