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Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair

FRONT DRIVE AXLE

Fig. 10 Exploded View Of Front Drive Axle Assembly:






DISASSEMBLY

Double Offset Joint
1. Secure axle assembly in a soft-jawed vise.
2. Remove boot band from differential side joint.
3. Move boot slightly and remove circular clip.
4. Separate case from shaft and remove 6 balls using a suitable screwdriver.
5. Turn ball guide on an angle and move it to center shaft side.
6. Remove snap ring from shaft Fig. 10, then slide out ball guide and retainer.
7. Remove boot from shaft, and if necessary, tap damper off shaft with brass hammer.

Tripod Joint
1. Secure axle assembly in a soft-jawed vise.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove boot band from differential side joint.
3. Place alignment marks on both housing and shaft, then remove housing from shaft.
4. Remove snap ring from shaft, then make alignment marks on both shaft and tripod.
5. Using a hammer and brass drift, remove tripod from shaft. Ensure care is taken not to hit roller.
6. Remove boot from shaft, and if necessary, tap damper off shaft with brass hammer.

ASSEMBLY

1. Install boot clamp on shaft, then boot.
2. Install ball guide and ball retainer on shaft, then snap ring.
3. Move ball guide into place, then install six balls into ball guide.
4. Install circular clip in outer race.
5. Pack one half of joint with General Motors grease (Part No.7845393).
6. Remove drive axle from vise.