Fig. 3.130. Front wheel drive shaft (CV joint "Tripod TJ")
Disassembly
Note: Do not disassemble the outer CV joint of the Tripod TJ.
Note: A special consistent grease is used to lubricate the CV joints of the wheel drive shaft. Do not mix old and new grease, or different types of consistent grease.
Note: After removal, replace the CV joint boot clamps with new ones.
Fig. 3.131. Removing the clamps securing the inner CV joint protective cover
Remove the clamps securing the inner CV joint protective cover and remove the protective cover from the inner CV joint housing (Fig. 3.131).
Caution: Be careful not to damage the protective cover when removing it.
Fig. 3.132. Removing the retaining ring from the wheel drive shaft
Remove the retaining ring from the wheel drive shaft, then remove the CV joint tripod assembly (Fig. 3.132).
Clean the CV joint tripod assembly.
Remove the clamps of the outer CV joint protective boot and remove the protective boot from the outer CV joint housing.
Fig. 3.133. Installing adhesive tape
Caution! If you plan to reinstall the CV joint protective boot, wrap the splined part of the shaft with (plastic) insulating tape to prevent damage to the boot (Fig. 3.133).
Examination
Check the splined portion of the wheel drive shaft for excessive wear or damage.
Make sure there is no water, foreign particles, dirt or rust in the outer CV joint boot.
Make sure the rollers on the tripod axles are rotating properly and there are no signs of excessive wear or corrosion.
Check the groove on the inner surface of the CV joint housing for signs of wear or corrosion.
Check the dynamic damper for damage or cracks.
Assembly
Wrap (plastic) insulating tape around the splined portion of the drive shaft on the inner CV joint side to prevent damage to the protective boot.
Apply grease to the wheel drive shaft and install the CV joint boots.
Recommended lubricant
Outer CV joint (BJ): CENTOPLEX 278M/ 136K.
Inner CV joint (TJ): KLKTJ 41–182 (MS511–50, KOREA KLUBER).
Fig. 3.134. Installing a dynamic damper
To install the dynamic damper, hold the outer CV joint and the wheel drive shaft so that they are in a straight line and secure the dynamic damper with a clamp in the places shown in Figure 3.134.
Fill the inner CV joint protective boot with special grease and install it in place.
Secure the inner CV joint protective cover with clamps.
Add special consistent grease to the outer CV joint housing in an amount that corresponds to the amount of grease removed during the inspection.
Install the outer CV joint protective boot.
Secure the outer CV joint protective cover with clamps.
Fig. 3.135. Installing the clamps of the protective covers
Install the clamps of the outer CV joint protective boots at the appropriate distance from each other (to ensure the required volume of air inside the boot), and then tighten the clamps securely (Fig. 3.135).