Colt Wagon 2WD L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC (1989)
b. Using two inch steel pipe as support, press inner shaft from center bearing support.
c. Using screwdriver, remove driveshaft side dust seal, then using same steel pipe press out center bearing and differential side dust seal.
Fig. 5 Double Offset Joint Or Tripod Joint Boot Length Measurement
ASSEMBLY
A special grease is used to lubricate the drive axle tripod joint and Birfield joint. This grease is included in the drive axle repair kit and must be used.
1. Press fit center bearing into center bearing support, then lubricate and press fit dust seals into center bearing.
2. Press fit inner shaft into center bearing, then the inner shaft assembly into Tripod case.
3. Apply grease to drive axle, then install boots.
4. Position tripod joint spider on drive axle, then install snap ring.
5. Apply 2.8-3.2 ounces of special grease to tripod joint housing, then insert drive axle and spider into housing.
6. Apply another 2.8-3.2 ounces of special grease to tripod joint boot.
7. Apply as much special grease as removed to Rzeppa joint, if necessary.
8. Install bands and boots for each joint. When installing boot bands for tripod joint, bands must be positioned 3.1 inches apart (dimension A).
Double Offset Joint Type Driveshaft
Fig. 4 Exploded View Of Double Offset Joint Type Front Drive Axle
When servicing the drive axle, do not disassemble the Birfield bell type constant velocity joint, as components on this type joint are precision fitted.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove Double Offset Joint (DOJ) boot bands, then remove circlip using a suitable screwdriver.
2. Remove DOJ outer race from DOJ joint assembly.
3. Remove snap ring, then remove DOJ inner race, cage and balls as an assembly. Clean bearing assembly without disassembling them.
4. Wind tape around drive axle splines, then remove DOJ and Birfield joint boot band and slide boots from drive axle. When inspecting Birfield
joint, note amount of grease removed for reassembly.
Fig. 5 Double Offset Joint Or Tripod Joint Boot Length Measurement
