Overhaul
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
^ For vehicles with ABS, be careful not to damage the ABS rotor, which is attached to the BJ outer race during disassembly and reassembly.
^ Never disassemble the BJ assembly except when replacing the BJ boot.
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
<> TJ CASE/SPIDER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1. Wipe off grease from the spider assembly and the inside of the TJ case.
CAUTION: Do not disassemble the spider assembly.
2. Always clean the spider assembly when the grease contains water or foreign material.
<> TJ BOOT REMOVAL
1. Wipe off grease from the shaft spline.
2. When reusing the TJ boot, wrap plastic tape around the shaft spline to avoid damaging the boot.
REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< DYNAMIC DAMPER/DAMPER BAND/TJ BOOT INSTALLATION
1. Install the dynamic damper in the position shown in the illustration.
CAUTION:
^ There should be no grease adhered to the rubber part of the dynamic damper.
^ Be careful not to confuse the damper band with the TJ boot band (small). Locate the identification numbers stamped on the band levers.
2. Secure the damper bands.
3. Wrap plastic tape around the shaft spline, and then install the TJ boot band (small) and TJ boot.
>>B<< SPIDER ASSEMBLY/TJ CASE INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
^ The driveshaft joint use special grease. Do not mix old and new or different types of grease.
^ If the spider assembly has been cleaned, take special care to apply the specified grease.
1. Apply the specified grease furnished in the repair kit to the spider assembly between the spider axle and the roller.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
2. Install the spider assembly to the shaft from the direction of the spline beveled section.
CAUTION: The driveshaft joint use special grease. Do not mix old and new or different types of grease.
3. After applying the specified grease to the T.J. case, insert the driveshaft and apply grease one more time.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
Amount to use:
NOTE: The grease in the repair kit should be divided in half for use, respectively, at the joint and inside the boot.
>>C<< TJ BOOT BAND (SMALL)/TJ BOOT BAND (LARGE) INSTALLATION
Set the T.J. boot bands at the specified distance in order to adjust the amount of air inside the T.J. boot, and then tighten the T.J. boot bands securely.
Standard value (A): 85 ± 3 mm (3.3 ± 0.12 inch)
INSPECTION
^ Check the driveshaft for damage, bending or corrosion.
^ Check the driveshaft spline part for wear or damage.
^ Check the spider assembly for roller rotation, wear or corrosion.
^ Check the groove inside TJ case for wear or corrosion.
^ Check the dynamic damper for damage or cracking.
^ Check the boots for deterioration, damage or cracking.
^ Check the dust cover for damage or deterioration.