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DIESEL
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6. Remove the tripot spider assembly from the
axle shaft as showing below figure. If required
tab the spider assembly gently using a nylon
mallet.
7. Clean the following items thoroughly with
cleaning solvent. Remove all traces of old
grease and any contaminates.
A. Tripot balls
B. Needle rollers
C. Housing
8. Dry all the parts. Inspect these parts for
damage or wear. (If any of the parts are
damaged, the entire sub- assembly along with
the outer housing needs to be replaced.)
9. After this remove the rubber boot from the
axle shaft.
13. ASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
FOR
DRIVESHAFT:
1. Install the new small seal retaining clamp on
the neck of the seal. Do not crimp the small
seal retaining clamp.
2. Slide the tripot seal into the axle shaft,
passing over the seal grooves of the axle
shaft towards the CV end of the axle.
3. Place the tripot spider assembly on to the
drive axle shaft.
4. Assemble the spider assembly to the axle
shaft and tap gently if required. Insert the new
circlip ring using the plier
Important:
Ensure that the ring is fully seated
in the groove on the axle.
5. Transfer approximately half of the grease
from the service kit into the seal and half
grease into the tripot housing. Slide the
housing over the spider assembly on the
shaft. Engage the tripot seal with the tripot
outer.
Important:
The end of the tripot seal must be
next to the seal stop on the housing.