Tripod Joint - Birfield Joint

DISASSEMBLY

NOTE
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 T.J. boot bands and pull the T.J. boot from the T.J. case.

NOTE Be careful not to damage the boot.





2. Remove the snap ring and spider assembly from the driveshaft.
3. Clean the spider assembly.
4. Remove the B.J. boot bands and pull out the T.J. boot and B.J. boot.





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

INSPECTION
1. Check the driveshaft spline for wear or damage.
2. Check that there is no water or foreign material in the B.J.
3. Check the spider assembly for roller rotation, wear or corrosion.
4. Check the groove inside the T.J. case for wear or corrosion.





5. Check the dynamic damper for damage or cracks.

REASSEMBLY
1. Wrap tape around the driveshaft splines (T.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 grease into the T.J. boot and install the boot.
5. Tighten the T.J. boot bands.
6. Add the specified grease to the B.J. as much as was wiped away at inspection.
7. Install the boots.
8. Tighten the B.J. boot bands.





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9. To control the air in the T.J. boot, keep the specified distance between the boot bands when they are tightened.