Caravan AWD V6-201 3.3L (1991)
from housing, secure rollers. After tripod has been removed, secure assembly with tape.
4.
On all models, remove snap ring from end of shaft, then remove tripod using brass punch.
Inspection
Remove grease from assembly and inspect bearing race, tripod components, spring, spring cup and spherical end of connecting shaft for excessive
wear or damage and replace if necessary.
ASSEMBLY
1.
Slide small end of boot over shaft, then place clamp over groove on boot.
2.
Install tripod on shaft, then lock tripod assembly on shaft by installing retaining ring in shaft groove. On G.K.N. units, slide tripod on shaft with
non-chamfered end facing tripod retainer ring groove.
3.
Distribute packets of special grease provided in boot clamp kit as follows:
a.
On G.K.N. units, distribute one packet of grease in the housing and remaining packets into the boot.
b.
On CITROEN units, distribute 2/3 of a packet of grease into the boot and remaining amount in the housing.
4.
Position spring, with spring cup attached to exposed end, into spring pocket. Place a small amount of grease on spring cup.
5.
Install tripod into housing as follows:
a.
On G.K.N. units, slip tripod into housing and bend retaining tabs down to their original position. Ensure retaining tabs hold tripod in
housing.
b.
On CITROEN units, remove tape holding rollers and needle bearings in place, then install tripod assembly into housing. Reform old ring or
install new retainer ring. Ensure retaining collar holds tripod in housing. If new retainer ring is installed, hold ring in position with two
C-clamps and roll the edge into machined groove in housing using a suitable punch.
6.
On all models, ensure proper spring positioning. The spring must remain centered in the housing spring pocket when tripod is installed and seated
in the spring cup.
7.
Position boot over boot groove in housing, then install clamp.
