Mini Ram Van L4-156 2.6L SOHC VIN G 2-bbl (1984)
2. On G.K.N. units, place driveshaft assembly in vise and hold housing as shown. Lightly compress C/V joint retention spring while bending tabs
back with suitable pliers, then remove tripod from housing.
3. On Citroen units, separate tripod from housing by slightly deforming retaining ring at three locations. If necessary, cut retaining ring from housing
and install replacement retaining ring by rolling the edge into machined groove in housing with suitable punch. When removing tripod from
housing, secure rollers. After tripod has been removed, secure assembly with tape.
4. On all models, remove snap ring from end of shaft, then remove tripod using brass punch.
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.
Fig. 23 Driveshaft components
ASSEMBLY
1. Slide small end of boot over shaft, then place clamp over groove on boot.
2. Install tripod on shaft, then lock tripod assembly on shaft by installing retaining ring in shaft groove. On G.K.N. units, slide tripod on shaft with
non-chamfered end facing tripod retainer ring groove.
3. Distribute packets of special grease provided in boot clamp kit as follows:
a. On G.K.N. units, distribute one packet of grease in the housing and remaining packets into the boot.
b. On Citroen units, distribute 2/3 of a packet of grease into the boot and remaining amount in the housing.
4. Position spring, with spring cup attached to exposed end, into spring pocket. Place a small amount of grease on spring cup.
5. Install tripod into housing as follows:
a. On G.K.N. units, slip tripod into housing and bend retaining tabs down to their original position. Ensure retaining tabs hold tripod in housing.
b. On Citroen units, remove tape holding rollers and needle bearings in place, then install tripod assembly into housing. Reform or install new
retainer ring. Ensure retaining collar holds tripod in housing. If new retainer ring is installed, hold ring in position with two C-clamps
and roll the edge into machined groove in housing using a suitable punch.
6. On all models, ensure proper spring positioning. The spring must remain centered in the housing spring pocket when tripod is installed and seated
in the spring cup.
7. Position boot over boot groove in housing, then install clamp.
