Compass 2WD L4-2.0L VIN 0 (2007)
4. Remove snap ring (3) that retains spider assembly (2) to interconnecting shaft (1).
5. Remove the spider assembly (1) from interconnecting shaft (4). If spider assembly will not come off interconnecting shaft by hand, it can be
removed by tapping spider assembly with a brass drift (3). Do not hit the outer tripod bearings in an attempt to remove spider assembly from
interconnecting shaft.
6. Slide sealing boot off interconnecting shaft.
7. Thoroughly clean and inspect spider assembly, tripod joint housing, and interconnecting shaft for any signs of excessive wear. If any parts show
signs of excessive wear, the halfshaft assembly will require replacement. Component parts of these halfshaft assemblies are not
serviceable.
Installation
INSTALLATION
NOTE: The inner tripod joint sealing boots are made from two different types of material. High-temperature applications (close to exhaust
system) use silicone rubber whereas standard temperature applications use Hytrel plastic. The silicone sealing boots are soft and pliable. The
Hytrel sealing boots are stiff and rigid. The replacement sealing boot MUST BE the same type of material as the sealing boot that was removed.
1. Slide inner tripod joint seal boot retaining clamp onto interconnecting shaft (4). Then slide the replacement inner tripod joint sealing boot (1) onto
interconnecting shaft. Inner tripod joint seal boot MUST be positioned on interconnecting shaft, so the raised bead on the inside of the seal
boot is in groove (3) on interconnecting shaft.
