Double Offset Joint - Birfield Joint

DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION
1. Do not disassemble the B.J. assembly.
2. Special grease must be applied to the driveshaft joint. Do not substitute with another type of grease.
3. The boot band should be replaced with a new one.





1. Remove the D.O.J. boot bands and pull the D.O.J. boot from the D.O.J. outer race.

CAUTION Be careful not to damage the boot.





2. Remove the circlip with a flat-tipped screwdriver.
3. Pull out the driveshaft from the D.O.J. outer race.





4. Remove the snap ring and take out the inner race, cage and balls as an assembly.
5. Clean the inner race, cage and balls without disassembling.
6. Remove the B.J. boot bands and pull out the D.O.J. boot and B.J. boot.





CAUTION If the boot is to be reused, wrap tape around the driveshaft splines to protect the boot.

INSPECTION
1. Check the D.O.J. outer race, inner race, cage and balls for rust or damage.
2. Check splines for wear.
3. Check for water, foreign matter, or rust in the B.J. boot.





CAUTION When the B.J. assembly is to be reused, do not wipe away the grease. Check that there are no foreign substances in the grease. If necessary, clean the B.J. assembly and replace grease.

REASSEMBLY
1. Wrap tape around the driveshaft splines (D.O.J. side) to prevent damage to the boots.





2. Apply grease to the driveshaft and install the boots.





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3. To install the dynamic damper, keep the B.J. and driveshaft in a straight line and secure the dynamic damper with the dynamic damper band in the direction illustrated.





4. Apply the specified grease to the inner race and cage. Install the cage so that it is offset on the race as shown.

NOTE Use the grease included in the repair kit.

5. Apply the specified grease to the cage and fit the balls into the cage.





6. Position the chamfered side as shown in the illustration.
Install the inner race on the driveshaft, and then the snap ring.
7. Apply the specified grease to the outer race and install the B.J. outer race onto the driveshaft.





8. Apply the specified grease into the D.O.J boot and install the boot with a clip.
9. Tighten the D.O.J. boot bands.
10. Add the specified grease to the B.J. as much as was wiped away at inspection.
11. Install the boots.
12. Tighten the B.J. boot bands.





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13. To control the air in the D.O.J. boot, keep the specified distance between the boot bands when they are tightened.