Trooper LS V6-3.5L (1998)
7. Remove the six balls (1) with a screwdriver or equivalent.
8. Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring (1) fastening the ball retainer to the center shaft.
9. Remove ball retainer, ball guide and bellows.
10. Raise the hooked end of the band (1) with a screwdriver or equivalent.
11. Remove band.
12. Remove bellows.
13. Remove dust seal.
14. Remove BJ shaft assembly.
15. Remove the mounting bracket fixing bolts, and then remove DOJ case assembly from the axle case.
16. Remove snap ring and bearing.
17. Remove snap ring and oil seal.
18. Remove bracket.
INSPECTION AND REPAIR
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear, damage, corrosion or any other abnormal conditions are found through inspection.
Check the following parts:
1. Drive shaft joint assembly
2. DOJ case, ball, ball guide, ball retainer
3. Bellows
4. Bearing
5. Dust seal, oil seal
BUSHING REPLACEMENT
