Armada 2WD V8-5.6L (VK56DE) (2006)
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CAUTION: When securing the drive shaft in a vise, use copper or aluminum plates between the vise and the drive shaft.
2. Remove the boot bands, then remove the boot from the joint sub-assembly.
3. Screw a suitable drive shaft puller 30 mm (1.18 inch) or more into the threaded part of the joint sub-assembly. Pull the joint sub-assembly out of
the drive shaft as shown.
CAUTION:
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If the joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or more attempts, replace the drive shaft and joint subassembly as a set.
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Align the sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove the joint sub-assembly by pulling directly.
4. Remove the boot from the drive shaft.
5. Remove the circlip from the drive shaft.
6. While rotating the ball cage, remove any old grease on the joint sub-assembly using paper towels.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Drive Shaft
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Replace the drive shaft if there is any runout, cracking, or other damage.
Joint Sub-assembly
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Check for any rough rotation or unusual axial looseness.
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Clean any foreign material from inside the joint sub-assembly.
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Check for any compression scars, cracks, or fractures.
CAUTION: If any defective conditions are found in the joint sub-assembly components, replace the entire joint sub-assembly.
Sliding Joint Side (Housing)
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Check for any compression scars, cracks, fractures, or unusual wear on the ball rolling surface.
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Check for any damage to the drive shaft screws.
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Check for any deformation of the boot installation components.
Ball Cage
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Check the sliding surface for any compression scars, cracks, or fractures.
Steel Ball
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Check for any compression scars, cracks, fractures, or unusual wear.
Inner Race
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Check the ball sliding surface for any compression scars, cracks, or fractures.
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Check for any damage to the serrated part.
CAUTION: If any defective conditions are found, install a new housing, ball cage, steel ball, and inner race as a set.
ASSEMBLY
Final Drive Side
