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4.8. B. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE:
1. DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE FOR (TRIPOT
JOINT)
1. Hold the centre of the axle shaft in the vice as
shown in below Fig. and clean the shaft
thoroughly, using cleaning solvent.
Important:
Do not damage the sealing
surface of outer housing.
2. Remove the small seal retaining clamp from
the axle shaft with a side cutter or by tapping
the clamp ear junction screw driver with
rounded edge as marked in below figure.
Discard the small retaining clamp.
Important:
The screw driver should not damage
the seal.
3. Remove the larger retaining clamp from the
inboard joint by using the screw driver/plier.
4. Separate the housing assembly from the seal
at large diameter as shown in figure Slide the
seal away from the joint axle shaft.
5. Remove the spider assembly circlip by using
plier and discard the retaining ring.