Sidekick 4 Door 4WD L4-1.8L DOHC MFI 16V (1996)
DISASSEMBLE
Only the double off-set joints are serviceable, Fig. 4. Do not disassemble wheel side joint or ball joint of differential side joint, Fig. 5. If any
problem exists, replace these joints as an assembly.
1. Remove boot band from differential side joint.
2. Remove circlip, then the housing of differential side joint.
Fig. 6 Circlip From Ball Joint Removal
3. Remove circlip (snap ring), then the ball joint, Fig. 6.
4. Remove inside and outside boots from shaft.
ASSEMBLE
1. Apply joint grease, supplied in repair kit, to wheel side joint.
2. Fit wheel side boot on shaft. Fill inside of boot with joint grease, then install boot bands.
3. Fit differential side boot on shaft. Apply joint grease, supplied in repair kit, to differential side joint.
4. Install differential side ball joint on shaft. Position flush side of joint to wheel side joint. Fit snap ring in groove of shaft.
5. Fill inside of differential side boot with joint grease, then install housing.
6. Attach boot to housing using boot band. When clamping boot band, bend its end in reverse direction against driveshaft rotating direction.
