Stratus L4-2.0L VIN C (1997)
2. Install spider assembly onto interconnecting shaft. Spider assembly must be installed on interconnecting shaft far enough to fully install spider
retaining snap ring. If spider assembly will not fully install on interconnecting shaft by hand, it can be installed by tapping the spider body with a
brass drift. Do not hit the outer tripod bearings in an attempt to install spider assembly on interconnecting shaft.
3. Install the spider assembly to interconnecting shaft retaining snap ring into groove on end of interconnecting shaft. Be sure the snap ring is fully
seated into groove on interconnecting shaft.
4. Distribute 1/2 the amount of grease provided in the seal boot service package (DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TYPE OF GREASE) into tripod
housing. Put the remaining amount into the sealing boot.
5. Align tripod housing with spider assembly and then slide tripod housing over spider assembly and interconnecting shaft.
6. Install inner tripod joint seal boot to interconnecting shaft clamp evenly on sealing boot.
