Repair Procedures: Replacement

CAUTION:

Special grease must be applied to the driveshaft joint. Do not substitute with another type of grease.
The boot band should be replaced with a new one.

Remove the Front Driveshaft.
(Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")
Remove the BJ circlip (B) from the TJ housing (A).

Fig 1: Locating BJ Circlip And TJ Housing
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Remove both boot bands from the TJ housing.

Fig 2: Removing Boot Bands From TJ Housing (1 Of 2)
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Fig 3: Removing Boot Bands From TJ Housing (2 Of 2)
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Remove the TJ circlip (A).

Fig 4: Locating TJ Circlip
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CAUTION:
- Make alignment marks on spider roller assembly (A), TJ housing (B), and shaft spline (C) to aid reassembly.
Fig 5: Locating Alignment Marks On Spider Roller Assembly, TJ Housing And Shaft Spline
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Remove the snap ring (A) from the shaft.

Fig 6: Locating Snap Ring
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Remove the spider assembly (B) from the driveshaft (A) using the special tool (09495-33000).

Fig 7: Removing Spider Assembly From Driveshaft Using Special Tool (09495-33000)
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Clean the spider assembly.
Remove the TJ boot (A).
CAUTION:
- For reusing the boot (A), wrap tape (B) around the driveshaft splines (C) to protect the boot (A).
Fig 8: Locating Boot, Wrap Tape And Driveshaft Splines
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