Grand Caravan AWD V6-201 3.3L (1992)
Fig. 13 Outer snap ring removal. 1992 models w/single-ring tripod retention
5.
On S.S.G. and G.K.N models with single ring tripod retention, remove tripod assembly from interconnecting shaft by removing shaft retaining
snap ring from interconnecting shaft.
6.
Remove assembly from interconnecting shaft by tapping on body of tripod assembly with a brass hammer.
7.
On G.K.N. units with double ring tripod retention, expand and remove outer tripod assembly to interconnecting shaft retaining snap ring.
8.
Remove tripod assembly from interconnecting shaft by tapping on body of tripod assembly with a brass hammer. Do not hit outer bearing when
removing assembly from interconnecting shaft.
Fig. 14 Removing inner tripod retaining snap ring. 1992 G.K.N. units w/double-ring tripod retention
9.
Remove inner tripod assembly to interconnecting shaft, then retaining snap ring from interconnecting shaft.
INSPECTION
Remove grease from assembly and inspect bearing race, tripod components, spring, spring cup and spherical end of connecting shaft for excessive
wear or damage and replace if necessary.
ASSEMBLY
1.
On S.S.G. and G.K.N. units with single ring retention, install new boot to interconnecting shaft, then tripod assembly until it is past ring
groove.
2.
Install new snap ring into interconnecting shaft.
3.
On G.K.N. units with double ring retention, install new boot to interconnecting shaft, then inner tripod snap ring to interconnecting shaft.
4.
Install tripod assembly onto interconnecting shaft. If necessary tap tripod assembly onto interconnecting shaft using an brass hammer.
5.
Install outer tripod assembly snap ring to interconnecting shaft.
6.
On all models, install inner C/V joint housing as follows:
a.
Distribute one half the amount of grease into housing and the remaining into the boot.
