Grand Voyager V6-3.0L VIN 3 (1998)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Outer C/V Joint Bearing Shield Service
The front hub/bearing shield on the outer C/V joint is a serviceable component of the outer C/V. If it is damaged in use on a vehicle or during
servicing of a driveshaft it can be replaced using the following procedure.
To remove the bearing shield from the outer C/V joint, the driveshaft assemblies must be removed from the vehicle. See Servicing Driveshaft, for the
required driveshaft removal and replacement procedure.
REMOVAL
1. Clamp driveshaft in a vise by the interconnecting shaft.
Removing Bearing Shield From Outer C/V Joint
2. Using a drift, tap around the entire edge of the bearing shield until it is removed from the outer C/V Joint.
INSTALLATION
1. Install bearing shield by hand on outer C/V Joint so that it is installed squarely on the C/V joint.
Special Tools For Installing Bearing Shield
2. Position installer, Special Tool, C-4698-2 and handle, Special Tool, C-4698-1 on face of bearing shield.
CAUTION: If bearing shield is not installed flush against the face of the outer C/V joint, interference with steering knuckle will occur when
driveshaft is installed.
