Amigo 4WD V6-3.2L (1999)
SPLINE
The nylon-coated spline should be free from nicks and dings and the underlying steel spline should not be visible. After cleaning the nylon coating
spline, the coating should exhibit only a slight indication of wear.
Grease volume is approximately 10 grams of grease in total. Grease should be evenly applied to both the female and the male slip splines using a small
brush. After assembly of the slip joint, the sliding joint should be fully worked from the full collapsed to the full extended position.
PLAY IN THE UNIVERSAL JOINT
Limit: Less than 0.15 mm (0.006 inch)
PRELOAD OF THE UNIVERSAL JOINT
Preload should be 0 to 24.9 kg (0 to 11.3 lbs.). Joints should rotate smoothly and freely and should exhibit no rough or "ratchety" movement.
BOOT
Check the boot for crack or damage. If necessary, replace the boot.
If abnormal condition are found on the boot, inspect the grease for mixing of foreign material.
If the grease is good condition, and slip joint works well, replace the boot, replenish grease, and reassemble the slip joint.
If the foreign material is found in the grease, check the spline for wear and damage.
UNIVERSAL JOINT REASSEMBLY (SINGLE CARDAN TYPE)
1. Install spider to flange yoke. Be sure to install the spider by aligning the setting marks made during disassembly.
2. Pack the four grease cavities of the spider with a high quality; extreme pressure N.L.G.I. Grade 2 grease. Do not add additional grease to the
bearing cup assembly.
