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(3) Check splined shaft and nut threads for dam-
age. (4) Inspect all 6 balls for pitting, cracks, scouring
and wear. Dulling of surface is normal. (5) Inspect cage for excessive wear on inside and
outside spherical surfaces, surface ripples on cage
window, cracks, and chipping. (6) Inspect inner race (cross) for excessivewear or
scouring of ball races. Any of the above defects will warrant replac-
ing the C/V assembly as a unit. Polished areas in races (cross and housing) and on
cage spheres are normal and do not indicate need for
joint replacement. Unless they are suspected of caus-
ing noise and vibration.
ASSEMBLE
If outer joint was not disassembled nor the
wear sleeve damaged go to step 11. (1) Position new wear sleeve on joint housing ma-
chined ledge (Fig. 1). Assemble Installer, Special Tool
C-4698 (Tool is provided with handle and dual purpose
drive head for installing wear sleeve onto C/V joint
housing and (head reversed) seal into knuckle). See
KNUCKLE BEARING SEAL. (2) See (Fig. 1). Assemble tool and install wear
sleeve.
(3) Lightly oil all components before assembling
outer joint. (4) Align parts according to paint markings.
Fig. 7 Removing Cage & Cross Assembly from Housing
Fig. 8 Removing Cross from Cage
Fig. 1 Tool Set-Up for Wear Sleeve Installation
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(5) Insert one of the inner race (cross) lands into
cage window (Fig. 2) and feed race into cage. Pivot
cross 90É to complete cage assembly (Fig. 3).
(6) Align opposing cage windows with housing
land and feed cage assembly into housing (Fig. 4).
Pivot cage 90É to complete installation. When properly assembled the large counterbore in
the cross should be facing outward from the joint on
G.K.N. units (Figs.3 and 6). On the S.S.G. joint the
internal circlip in the cross will be facing outward
from the housing (Fig. 5). (7) Apply lubricant to ball races from packet pro-
vided in boot kit and distribute equally between all
sides of ball grooves. One packet is sufficient to lu-
bricate the joint.
Fig. 4 Installing Cage & Cross into Housing
Fig. 5 Cage & Cross Assembled S.S.G.
Fig. 6 Cage & Cross Installed in Housing G.K.N.
Fig. 2 Installing Cross into Cage
Fig. 3 Cage & Cross Assembled G.K.N.
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(8) Insert balls into raceway by tilting cage and in-
ner race assembly (Fig. 7). (9) Fasten boot to shaft. See Boots Install.
(10) On G.K.N. units insert the new circlip, pro-
vided with kit in shaft groove. Do not over expand
or twist circlip during assembly (Fig. 8). The S.S.G.
unit has a reusable circlip retainer that is an inte-
gral part of driver assembly.
(11) Position outer joint on splined end with hub
nut on stub shaft. Engage splines, and tap sharply
with mallet (Fig. 9). (12) Check that circlip is properly seated by at-
tempting to pull joint from the shaft. (13) Locate large end of boot over joint housing
checking that boot is not twisted. (14) Fasten boot to housing. See Boots Install.
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RECONDITION
Reconditioning of intermediate shaft assembly (Fig.
1), for Equal Length Drive Shaft System vehicles is
the same for manual and automatic transaxles.
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE
(1) Remove right driveshaft. See Driveshaft As-
semblies Remove. (2) Remove speedometer pinion from the extension
housing (Fig. 2). (3) Remove the two bolts which mount the bearing
assembly bracket to the engine block (Fig. 1). (4) Remove assembly from transaxle extension by
pulling outward on the yoke (Fig. 3).
UNIVERSAL JOINT AND ROLLER
Disassemble
(1) Mark relationship of shaft to shaft to ensure
proper alignment at assembly. Apply penetrating oil
to bushings and remove snap rings. (2) Support yoke in vise and place a socket large
enough to receive bushing on top of yoke. A 1-1/8
inch socket is suitable (Fig. 4). (3) Striking socket with hammer will cause yoke to
move down and bushing to move up out of yoke into
socket. (4) After removing one bushing, turn parts in a
vise and remove other bushing in same manner.
Assemble (1) Hold cross in position between yoke ears with
one hand and start one bushing assembly into yoke
with other hand (Fig. 5). (2) Continue to hold cross in position, then ham-
mer bushing assembly into yoke and install snap
ring. (3) Install opposite bushing and snap ring in the
same manner.
Fig. 7 Inserting Balls into Raceway
Fig. 8 Installing New Circlip
Fig. 9 Position Joint onto Shaft Splines
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(4) Repeat process for stub shaft yoke after align-
ing marks on yoke and shaft.
BRACKET, BEARING, AND SLINGER ASSEMBLY
Disassemble
(1) Remove the two screws that hold the bearing
assembly to the support bracket. (2) Press the intermediate shaft out of the bearing
assembly and outer slinger. Do not dent or damage the
inner slinger. Also avoid damaging the end of the stub
shaft, the rubber seal on the right driveshaft mates
with this surface. Excessive wear to the rubber seal
would result and allow moisture to enter, corroding the
internal splines. (3) If either slinger is damaged, it should be re-
placed. Carefully press the shaft through the slinger,
discard the slinger. The bearing assembly is not serviceable and
must be replaced as an assembly.
Assemble(1) Place new slinger on stub shaft and drive it on until
it bottoms out on the shoulder of the shaft (Fig. 6). A tool
for this purpose can be fabricated from a piece of pipe that
has the dimensions noted in (Fig. 6).
Fig. 1 Intermediate Shaft Assembly
Fig. 2 Remove Speedometer Pinion
Fig. 3 Removing Intermediate Shaft Assembly
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CAUTION: Do not dent or bend the slinger during
this installation, since it could prevent the bearing
assembly from seating properly. (2) Press bearing assembly into position on the
shaft, there should be a minimum of 1 mm (1/32 in.)
clearance between slinger and bearing assembly
when properly installed.
CAUTION: Apply pressure only to the inner race of
the bearing during this procedure. Or damage may
result which could cause premature bearing failure. (3) Press the outer slinger into place with the
same tool used for bearing installation. The slinger
must bottom out on the shoulder of the shaft.
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Install
(1) Securely fasten bracket to bearing assembly
and tighten to 28 N Im (21 ft. lbs.) torque (Fig. 7)
(Also see Fig. 1).
(2) Hold the stub yoke while aligning and guiding
the splined end into the transaxle (Fig. 8).
Fig. 4 Disassemble Universal Joint
Fig. 5 Assemble Universal Joint
Fig. 6 Slinger Installation Intermediate Shaft
Fig. 7 2.5L Turbo III Intermediate Driveshaft Bracket
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(3) Swing the bracket into position on the engine and
loosely install the screws through the slotted holes. (4) Push the intermediate shaft assembly into the
transaxle as far as it can travel. Hold the assembly in
this position and tighten the screws (bracket to engine
block) to 54 N Im (40 ft. lbs.) torque. This will ensure
full seal engagement between the journal on the
intermediate shaft and the seal in the transaxle
extension. (5) Distribute a liberal amount of grease in side
spline and pilot bore on bearing end of intermediate
shaft. Use MOPAR Multi-Purpose Lubricant, or
equivalent. (6) Install speedometer pinion (Fig. 9).
(7) Install right driveshaft. See Driveshaft Assem-
blies Install.
C/V JOINT BOOTS Handling and Cleaning
It is vitally important during anyservice procedures
requiring boot handling. That care be taken not to
puncture or tear the boot by over tightening clamps,
misuse of tool(s) or pinching the boot. Pinching can
occur by rotating the C/V joints (especially the tripod)
beyond normal working angles.
The driveshaft boots are not compatible with oil, gaso-
line, or cleaning solvents. Care must be taken that boots
never come in contact with any of these liquids. The only
acceptable cleaning agent for driveshaft boots is
soap and water. After washing, boot must be thor-
oughly rinsed and dried before reusing.
BOOTS INSPECT
Noticeable amounts of grease on areas adjacent to or
on the exterior of the C/V joint boot. Is the first
indication that a boot is punctured, torn or that a
clamp has loosened. When a C/V joint is removed for
servicing of the joint. The boot should be properly
cleaned and inspected for cracks, tears and scuffed
areas on interior surfaces. If any of these conditions
exist, boot replacement is recommended.
BOOTS INSTALL
THE HARD PLASTIC BOOTS REQUIRE APPROXI-
MATELY 100TIMES THE CLAMPING FORCE OF THE
RUBBER BOOT. THE CLAMPS USED ON THE RUB-
BER BOOTS DO NOT HAVE THE TYPE OF LOAD
CAPACITY REQUIRED. TO SEAL THE HARD PLASTIC
BOOTS AND SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR THIS PUR-
POSE.
Rubber boots appear only on the inner joints of
certain driveshafts.
Fig. 9 Install Speedometer PinionFig. 1 C/V Joint Boot Positioning G.K.N.
Fig. 8 Installing Intermediate Shaft Assembly
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Rubber boots must be serviced with the strap and
buckle clamp. Use the Clamp Installer, Special Tool
C-4653. Proceed with the boot installation as follows: (1) Slide the small end of the boot over the shaft.
Position the boot to the edge of the locating mark or
groove, whichever is appropriate (Fig. 1). (2) Install the C/V joint. See Inner or Outer C/V
Joint Assemble. (3) Slide the large diameter of the boot into the lo-
cating groove (Fig. 6). (4) Wrap binding strap around boot twice, PLUS
63 mm (2-1/2 inches) (Fig. 2).
(5) Pass the strap through the buckle and fold it
back about 29 mm (1-1/8 inches) on the inside of the
buckle (Fig. 3).
(6) Put the strap around the boot with the eye of
the buckle toward you (Fig. 4). Wrap the strip
around the boot once and pass it through the buckle,
then wrap it around a second time also passing it
through the buckle. (7) Fold the strip back slightly to prevent it from
slipping backwards (Fig. 5). (8) Open the tool all the way and place strip in
narrow slot approximately 13 mm (1/2 inch) from
buckle (Fig. 6).
Fig. 2 Measure & Cut Binding Strap
Fig. 3 Install Buckle on Strap
Fig. 4 Wrap Strap (through Buckle Eye) Twice
Fig. 5 Fold Strap Lightly to Keep Position
Fig. 6 Open Tool, Position Strap in Narrow Slot 1/2 Inch from Buckle
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(9) Hold the binding strip with the left hand and
push the Tool forward and slightly upward. Then fit
the hook of the Tool into the eye of the buckle (Fig.
7).
(10) Tighten the strip by closing the tool handles
(Fig. 8). Then rotate the tool (handles) downward
while slowly releasing the pressure on the tool han-
dles. Allow the tool (handles) to open progressively.
Then open the tool entirely and remove them side-
ways.
(11) If the strap is not tight enough, engage the
tool a second or even a third time, always about 13
mm (1/2 inch) from the buckle (Fig. 9). When tight-
ening always be careful to see that the strap slides in
a straight line and without resistance in the buckle,
that is without making a fold. An effective grip will
be obtained only by following the above instructions. (12) Fig. 10 shows WHAT NOT TO DO, NEVER
fold the strap back or bring the tool down while
tightening, this action will break the strap. (13) Fig. 11 shows how to pull the tool down while
releasing the pressure on the tool handle.
Fig. 7 Push Tool Forward & Fit into Buckle Eye
Fig. 8 Tighten Strap
Fig. 9 Tighten Strap (if Required)
Fig. 10 What Not to Do
Fig. 11 Correct Tightening Procedure
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