Inspection Procedure
- Remove the wheel drive shaft tripod bushing (1) from the tripod housing (5).
- Remove the wheel drive shaft tripod housing (1) from the wheel drive shaft.
- Remove the wheel drive shaft tripod joint boot bushing (1).
- Using a suitable cleaner, remove the excess grease from the tripod assembly.
- Inspect the following items for damage or excessive wear:
• | The wheel drive shaft tripod boot |
• | The wheel drive shaft tripod assembly |
• | The wheel drive shaft tripod joint housing |
• | The wheel drive shaft tripod joint bushing |
- If any of the items in step 7 are found to be defective, replace those items that are serviceable. Refer to
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint Boot Replacement
.