1 – retaining ring; 2 – Tripod type CV joint; 3 – retaining spring ring; 4 – tripod joint roller support; 5 – protective cover; 6 – clamp; 7 – clamp; 8 – nut, 220–260 Nm; 9 – dust protection ring; 10 – Birfield CV joint; 11 – protective cover; 12 – clamp; 13 – clamp; 14 – dynamic damper; 15 – dynamic damper clamp.
Disassembly
Warning! Do not disassemble the Birfield type CV joint.
Warning! Use only special grease to lubricate CV joints.
Warning! When assembling the CV joint, it is necessary to install new clamps.
1. Remove the clamps and pull the protective cover off the ball joint of the drive shaft.
Warning: Be careful not to damage the protective cover.
2. Using special pliers, remove the retaining ring and use a hammer through a brass rod to knock the tripod joint roller support off the drive shaft.
Warning: When removing the tripod roller support from the drive shaft, do not install the brass rod onto the rollers.
3. Clean the tripod roller support.
4. Remove the clamps and pull off the protective boots of the ball CV joint and Birfield CV joint.
Warning: If the protective boot is to be reused, wrap the drive shaft splines with tape before removing the boot to protect it.
Examination
1. Check the condition of the drive shaft splines.
2. Check the Birfield CV joint protective boot for any traces of rust, water or foreign objects.
3. Check the tripod roller bearing for wear or corrosion.
4. Check the recess inside the Birfield CV joint for wear or corrosion.
5. Check the dynamic damper for damage.
Assembly
1. Before installing the boot, wrap the splines of the drive shaft on the tripod joint side with adhesive tape to protect it.
2. Apply grease to the drive shaft and install the boot.
- Birfield CV Joint Grease: Centoplex 278M/136K TJ
- Tripod CV joint grease: KLKTJ41–182 (MS511–50, KOREA KLUBER)
3. To install the dynamic damper, position the Birfield CV joint straight in relation to the shaft, position the damper at a distance of 437±3 mm and secure it with a clamp.
4. Apply grease to the tripod CV joint boot and install the boot onto the joint.
Tripod Joint Protective Cover:
- Total amount of grease: 95±6 g
- Hinge: 60±3 g
- Protective case: 35±3g
5. Add as much grease to the Birfield CV joint as was wiped off during the joint inspection.
6. Install the covers.
7. Secure the Birfield CV joint protective boot with clamps.
8. Fasten the covers so that the length of the drive shaft corresponds to the required values
Length of left drive shaft:
- With manual transmission: 645.2±2 mm
- With automatic transmission: 648.9±2 mm
Length of right drive shaft:
- With manual transmission: 930.5±2 mm
- With automatic transmission: 934.2±2 mm