Vision V6-201 3.3L (1993)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: Service and Repair
Inner Driveshaft Boot Replacement
Removal
1. Remove driveshaft as outlined under Driveshaft Replacement.
2. Remove inner joint boot clamps then slide boot down interconnecting shaft.
3. Remove interconnecting shaft and spider assembly out of joint housing.
4. Remove snap ring then spider assembly from interconnecting shaft using a brass drift if necessary. Do not hit the outer tripod bearings when
removing spider assembly.
5. Remove joint boot from interconnecting shaft.
6. Clean and inspect spider assembly, tripod joint housing and interconnecting shaft for any signs of excessive wear. If any excessive wear is
present, replacement of entire driveshaft will be necessary.
Installation
Two different types of boots are used on these models, a high temperature, soft and pliable type and a normal temperature, stiff and rigid
type. The replacement boot must be the same type which was removed.
1. Install new boot clamps and boot onto interconnecting shaft.
2. Install spider assembly onto interconnecting shaft then the retaining snap ring. Ensure retaining snap ring is fully installed.
3. Distribute 1/2 the amount of grease provided in boot service package into tripod housing and the remaining amount into boot.
4. Install spider assembly into tripod housing.
5. Position boot over boot retaining grove on interconnecting shaft and install boot retaining clamp using Crimper tool No. C-4975 or equivalent.
6. Position boot into tripod housing retaining groove.
Fig. 4 Driveshaft Removal, 90-91 Colt Wagon And Colt Vista
7. Prior to crimping boot clamp, the inner tripod joint must be at correct stroke position as shown. This ensures proper amount of air is inside sealing
boot before clamp is crimped. Failure to perform this step will result in inner boot failure.
8. After adjusting stroke position, crimp boot clamp using Crimper tool.
9. Install driveshaft as outlined under "Driveshaft, Replace."
