Front Drive Shaft Disassembly

Front Drive Shaft

DISASSEMBLY

1) Remove the AAR outer race from shaft assembly.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the boot.

(1) Place alignment marks on the shaft and outer race.





(2) Remove the AAR boot band and boot.





(3) Place the drive shaft between wooden blocks and fix it on a vise.

CAUTION:
Do not set the only drive shaft on a vise.





(4) Tap the staking are of the outer race alternately with a plastic or wooden bar, and remove one roller at a time.

CAUTION:
^ Tap the staking area (A) of the outer race.
^ Do not use a metal bar as the outer race may deform.
^ Be careful not to damage the roller parts.





(5) Remove the outer race from shaft assembly.

CAUTION:
Make sure to have your associate held the outer race when removing the third roller to prevent the outer race from falling.

(6) Wipe off grease.

CAUTION:
The grease is a special type of grease. Do not mix with other grease.

2) Remove the roller kit from trunnion.

CAUTION:
Be careful with the roller kit position.

(1) Place alignment marks on the roller kit and trunnion.





(2) Remove the roller kit from trunnion.
3) Remove the trunnion from the shaft.
(1) Place alignment marks on the trunnion and shaft.
(2) Remove the snap ring and trunnion.

CAUTION:
Be sure to wrap shaft splines with vinyl tape to protect the boot from scratches.





4) Remove the AAR boot.

NOTE:
The AC is a non-disassembly part, so the drive shaft disassembly stops here.