Components |
1. Dust
cover 2. BJ joint 3. BJ boot 4. BJ boot big part band 5. BJ boot small part band 6. Shaft |
7. TJ
boot small part band 8. TJ boot big part band 9. TJ boot 10. Snap ring 11. Stopper ring 12. TJ assembly |
Removal |
1. |
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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2. |
Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub.
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3. |
Remove the rear brake caliper.
(Refer to Brake System - "Rear Disc Brake")
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4. |
Loosen the driveshaft caulking nut (A).
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5. |
Loosen the nut and bolt and then removing the rear upper arm (A) from
the axle.
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6. |
Loosen the bolt and nut and then separate the rear assist arm (A) from
the rear axle.
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7. |
Loosen the bolt and nut and then separate the rear lower arm (A) from
the rear axle.
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8. |
Remove the driveshaft (B) from the rear axle assembly (A).
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9. |
Remove the rear drive shaft from the differential by using the pry bar.
[LH]
[RH]
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Inspection |
1. |
Check the driveshaft boots for damage and deterioration.
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2. |
Check the ball joint for wear and damage.
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3. |
Check the splines for wear and damage.
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4. |
Check the driveshaft for cracks and wears.
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5. |
Check the TJ outer race, inner race, cage and balls for rust or damage.
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6. |
Check for water, foreign matter, or rust in the BJ boot.
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Disassembly |
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1. |
Remove the TJ boot bands and pull the TJ boot from the TJ outer race.
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2. |
Pull out the driveshaft from the TJ outer race.
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3. |
Remove the snap ring (A) and take out the inner race(B), cage(C) and
balls(D) as an assembly.
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4. |
Clean the inner race, cage and balls without disassembling.
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5. |
Remove the BJ boot bands and pull out the TJ boot and BJ boot.
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Reassembly |
1. |
Wrap tape around the driveshaft splines (TJ side ) to prevent damage
to the boots.
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2. |
Apply grease to the driveshaft and install the boots.
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3. |
Apply the specified grease to the inner race (A) and cage (B). Install
the cage (B) so that it is offset on the race as shown.
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4. |
Apply the specified grease to the cage and fit the balls into the cage.
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5. |
Position the chamfered side (A) as shown in the illustration. Install
the inner race on the driveshaft(B), and then the snap ring.
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6. |
Apply the specified grease to the outer race and install the BJ outer
race onto the driveshaft.
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7. |
Apply the specified grease into the TJ boot and install the boot with
a clip.
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8. |
Tighten the TJ boot bands.
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9. |
Add the specified grease to the BJ as much as wiped away at inspection.
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10. |
Install the boots.
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11. |
Tighten the BJ boot bands.
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12. |
To control the air in the TJ boot, keep the specified distance between
the boot bands when they are tightened.
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Installation |
1. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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2. |
Check the alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alingment")
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The front seat can be adjusted by using the levers located on the outside of the seat cushion. Before driving, adjust the seat to the proper position so that you can easily control the steering wheel, foot pedals and controls on the instrument panel.