Assembly

ASSEMBLY

Boot





Wrap the shaft splines with tape before installing the boot.





Note
- The wheel side and differential side boots are different as shown in the figure.
- Fill the inside of the ball joint with the specified grease included in the kit.
- Securely fit the boot to the shaft and the outer race boot grooves.

Balls, Inner Ring and Cage





1. Align the matching marks and install the balls.





2. Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to the joint.

Note: Do not use other than specified grease.

Boot Band





Tighten the boot band.

Note:
- Use a new band.
- Fold the band in the direction opposite the forward rotation of the driveshaft.

1. Fold the band back by pulling on the end of the band.





2. Bend the locking clip to lock the end of the band.

ASSEMBLE TRIPOD JOINT





Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly, referring to Assembly Note.

Assembly Note

Note:
- The wheel side and differential side boots are different as shown in the figure.
- Fill the inside of the ball joint with the specified grease included in the kit.
- Securely fit the boot to the shaft and the outer race boot grooves.

Tripod Joint





Install the snap ring to the joint.

Clip





Install a new clip.