Lebaron Sedan V6-181 2972cc 3.0L SOHC VIN 3 MFI (1994)
5. Inspect inner race (cross) for excessive wear or scouring of ball races.
6. If any of the defects listed in Steps 1 through 5, are found, replace C/V assembly as a unit. Polished areas in races (cross and housing) and on cage
spheres are normal and do not indicate a need for joint replacement unless they are suspected of causing noise and vibration.
ASSEMBLE
Do not use the GKN boot clamps on the Saginaw hard plastic C/V boots, as these clamps do not have the load capacity to withhold the much greater
force needed to clamp plastic boots.
1. If removed, position wear sleeve on joint housing, then tap sleeve onto housing using seal wear sleeve tool No. C-4698, or equivalent.
2. Lightly oil components, then align marks made during disassembly.
3. Align one of the inner race lands with elongated window of cage, then insert race into cage and pivot 90°.
4. Align elongated cage windows with housing land, then pivot cage 90°.
5. Lubricate ball races with one packet of grease from kit.
6. Tilt cage and inner race assembly and insert balls.
7. With shaft supported in a soft jawed vise, install boot.
8. Install snap ring on shaft. Do not overexpand snap ring during installation.
9. Position joint housing on shaft, then engage by tapping sharply with a soft faced mallet.
10. Ensure snap ring is properly seated by attempting to pull joint from shaft.
11. Locate large end of boot over housing and secures boot clamps.
