Topaz V6-182 3.0L (1992)
Fig. 7 Halfshaft Assembled Lengths
8.
Remove all excess grease from external surfaces of constant velocity joint, then position boot over constant velocity joint and move joint in or out
to adjust to proper length, Fig. 7.
9.
Before installing boot clamp, insert dulled screwdriver blade between boot and outer bearing race to allow trapped air to escape.
10.
Ensure that boot is seated in groove, then install the clamp so that it is secure but not too tight.
Inboard Tripot
SERVICE
1992 Tempo and Topaz models equipped with 2.3L engines are fitted with tripot joints retained by an outboard snap-ring. Tripot joints on Tempo/Topaz
with 3.0L engines are fixed by an outboard circlip together with a stop ring.
1.
Clamp halfshaft in a vise, then slightly bend back the tripot retaining tabs to allow for tripot removal.
2.
Separate outer race from tripot.
3.
Using snap ring pliers, remove the tripot snap ring on Tempo/Topaz with 2.3L engine. On Tempo/Topaz with 3.0L engine and 1990 Escort, move
the snap ring back on the shaft.
4.
Remove the tripot from the shaft. On Tempo/Topaz with 3.0L engine, move the tripot back on the shaft to gain access to the circlip, then remove
the circlip, tripot and stop ring.
5.
Remove joint dust boot.
6.
Assemble the inboard joint by first sliding the joint dust boot onto the shaft.
7.
On Tempo/Topaz with 3.0L engine, install the stop ring.
8.
On all models, install tripot assembly with chamfered side inboard.
9.
Using snap-ring pliers, install tripot snap ring. On Tempo/Topaz with 3.0L engine, install a new circlip. Fit the circlip by starting one end in the
circlip groove and working the other over the stub shaft end and into the groove. Do not overexpand or twist the circlip during installation.
10.
On Tempo/Topaz with 3.0L engine, compress circlip so that tripot assembly may be slid over it to expose stop ring groove, then using snap-ring
pliers fully seat the stop ring into its groove.
11.
Fill the tripot outer race with High-Temp Constant Velocity Joint Grease part no. E43Z-19590-A or equivalent.
12.
Install the race over the tripot assembly and bend the tripot retaining tabs back into their original positions.