Santa Fe GLS V6-2.7L (2002)
1. Remove the D.O.J. boot bands and pull the D.O.J. boot from the D.O.J. outer race.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot.
2. Remove the circlip with a flat-blade screwdriver.
3. Pull out the driveshaft from the D.O.J. outer race.
4. Remove the snap ring and take out the inner race, cage and balls as an assembly.
5. Clean the inner race, cage and balls without disassembling.
6. Remove the B.J. boot bands and pull out the D.O.J. boot and B.J. boot.
CAUTION: If the boot is to be reused, wrap tape around the driveshaft splines to protect the boot.
INSPECTION
1. Check D.O.J. outer race, inner race, cage and balls for rust or damage.
2. Check the splines for wear.
3. Check that there is no water, foreign material, or rust in the B.J. boot.
CAUTION: When the B.J. assembly is to be reused, no do not routinely wipe out the grease. Check that there are foreign substances in the
grease. if necessary, clean the B.J. assembly and replace the grease.
REASSEMBLY
1. Wrap tape around the driveshaft splines to prevent damage to the boots.
2. Apply the specified grease to the driveshaft and install the boots.
Recommended lubricant
B.J. Boot grease: CENTOPLEX 278M/136K (MS511-50)