Disassembly and Reassembly

Fig. 1 Front Drive Axle Assembly. Models W/Roller Type Joint:

Prior to disassembly, mark rollers and roller grooves.
1. To disassemble driveshafts, follow numbered sequence shown in Fig. 1. Prior to disassembly, mark rollers and grooves to ensure proper component installation during assembly.
2. To assemble, reverse numbered sequence shown in Fig. 1, noting the following:
a. Pack inboard and outboard joints with molybdenum disulfide grease.
b. Install rollers on spider shafts, then slide spider assembly into inboard shaft joint. Avoid getting grease on rubber parts.
c. Position boots and install small end bands, then expand and compress boots until they return to their normal shape and length.
d. Install large end bands.