Town & Country LWB AWD V6-3.8L VIN L (2000)
Fig. 19
Fig. 20
(4) Remove snap ring which retains spider assembly to interconnecting shaft (Fig. 19). Remove the spider assembly from interconnecting shaft. If
spider assembly will not come off interconnecting shaft by hand, it can be removed by tapping spider assembly with a brass drift (Fig. 20). Do not
hit the outer tripod bearings in an attempt to remove spider assembly from interconnecting shaft.
(5) Slide sealing boot off interconnecting shaft.
(6) Thoroughly clean and inspect spider assembly, tripod joint housing, and interconnecting shaft for any signs of excessive wear. If any parts show
signs of excessive wear, the driveshaft assembly will require replacement. Component parts of these driveshaft assemblies are not serviceable.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: The inner tripod joint sealing boots are made from two different types of material. High temperature applications use silicone rubber where
as standard temperature applications use Hytrel plastic. The silicone sealing boots are soft and pliable. The Hytrel sealing boots are stiff and rigid. The
replacement sealing boot MUST BE the same type of material as the sealing boot which was removed.