Metro L3-061 1.0L VIN 6 TBI (1998)
8. Remove the Tri-Pot joint spider (1) from the wheel drive shaft.
9. Remove the boot from the wheel drive shaft.
10. Clean the inner boot with a clean, dry, solvent-free cloth.
NOTICE: DO NOT wash drive axle boots in solvent. Washing drive axle boots in degreaser or other solvents causes deterioration of boots. DO
NOT wash the Tri-Pot spider in degreaser. Washing the Tri-Pot joint spider in degreaser will remove all lubrication in the spider's needle bearings.
Clean the Tri-Pot joint spider assembly and drive axle boots with a clean, dry, solvent-free rag.
11. Clean the Tri-Pot joint spider with a clean, dry solvent-free cloth.
IMPORTANT: Do not disassemble the wheel-side joint. If any abnormality is found in the joint, replace it as an assembly. If any abnormality is
found in the double offset joint components, the double offset joint must be replaced as an assembly.
12. Inspect the inner boot for tears, damage or fatigue. Replace as necessary.
13. Inspect the Tri-Pot joint spider for excessive wear or damage. If any excessive wear, damage or abnormality is found, replace the Tri-Pot joint as
an assembly.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the inner boot onto the wheel drive shaft.
2. Install the inner shaft boot band (3) onto the inner boot (2).
