D50/Ram 50 L4-2350cc 2.4L SOHC (1992)
Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair
Disassemble
1. Remove boot bands from Birfield joint and double offset joint boots. Discard bands and replace with new bands at reassembly.
2. Remove circlip from double offset joint outer race.
3. Remove drive axle from double offset joint outer race.
4. Clean grease from outer race, then remove balls from cage.
5. Turn double offset joint cage 30° from position at which balls were installed and push cage down toward Birfield joint until it is off inner race.
6. Remove inner race snap ring, inner race and cage from end of drive axle.
7. Remove snap ring from drive axle, then remove double offset joint boot and Birfield boot. Tape end of drive axle so splines do not damage boots
as they are removed.
8. Remove dust cover. Do not disassemble Birfield joint.
9. Using suitable tool and press, remove bearing from inner shaft.
