Titan 2WD V8-5.6L (VK56) (2004)
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
1. Wrap the serrated part of the drive shaft with tape. Install the boot band and boot to drive shaft.
NOTE: Discard the old boot band and boot and use a new one for assembly.
2. Remove the tape wound around the serrated part of the drive shaft.