Colt Wagon 2WD L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC (1989)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Front Drive Axle Disassembly/Assembly
Double Offset Joint Type Driveshaft
Fig. 4 Exploded View Of Double Offset Joint Type Front Drive Axle
When servicing the drive axle, do not disassemble the Birfield bell type constant velocity joint, as components on this type joint are precision fitted.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove Double Offset Joint (DOJ) boot bands, then remove circlip using a suitable screwdriver.
2. Remove DOJ outer race from DOJ joint assembly.
3. Remove snap ring, then remove DOJ inner race, cage and balls as an assembly. Clean bearing assembly without disassembling them.
4. Wind tape around drive axle splines, then remove DOJ and Birfield joint boot band and slide boots from drive axle. When inspecting Birfield
joint, note amount of grease removed for reassembly.
Fig. 5 Double Offset Joint Or Tripod Joint Boot Length Measurement
ASSEMBLY
A special grease containing Molybdenum is used to lubricate the drive axle double offset joint and the Birfield joint. This special grease is included in
the drive axle repair kit and must be used.
1. Wrap tape around drive axle splines to prevent damage to boots, then install Birfield joint and DOJ boots.
2. Apply special grease to DOJ joint assembly.
3. Install DOJ joint assembly on drive axle with chamfered side of cage facing splined end of shaft, then install snap ring.
4. Apply 1.4-2.1 ounces of special Molybdenum grease to double offset joint outer race, then position outer race on drive axle.
5. Apply an additional 0.7-1.4 ounce of special Molybdenum grease to DOJ boot, then install clip.
6. Add amount of special Molybdenum grease to Birfield joint as removed during disassembly and inspection.
7. Install boots and boot bands for each joint. When installing boot bands for DOJ, position bands, so that dimension A is 3.5 inches on two wheel
drive models or 3.3 inches on four wheel drive models.
Tripod Joint Type Driveshaft
