Disassembly

Driveshaft assembly should be identified before starting service procedure.

On some models when removing housing from tripod, it may be necessary to hold rollers in place on trunnion studs to prevent needles and rollers from falling out.

1. Remove boot clamps and pull back boot.

Fig. 9 Tripod Removal From Housing:

2. On models with S.S.G. driveshafts, pry wire ring tripod retainer from groove around top of housing using a suitable flathead screwdriver. Do not distort or damage retainer ring.
3. On all models, clamp shaft of CV joint housing in a vise. Use protective caps on jaws of vice to prevent damage to shaft.

Fig. 10 Tripod Removal From Housing:

4. With interconnecting shaft on an angle to joint housing, gently pull on shaft until one of tripod bearings is free of plastic retaining collar. Gently pull on shaft until all rollers are free of housing.
5. On models with spring and cup, remove spring and cup from joint housing.

Fig. 11 Outer Snap Ring Removal:

6. On all models, remove outer snap ring from interconnecting shaft.
7. Remove tripod assembly from interconnecting shaft by tapping on body of tripod assembly with a suitable brass hammer. Do not hit outer bearing when removing assembly from interconnecting shaft.
8. If replacing boot, proceed as follows:

Fig. 12 Inner Tripod Retaining Snap Ring Removal:

a. On models with inner tripod snap ring, remove snap ring from interconnecting shaft.
b. On all models, pull boot from interconnecting shaft.