Repair Procedures: Reassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Wrap tape around the driveshaft splines (TJ side) to prevent damaging the boots.
- Apply grease to the driveshaft and install the boots.
- Apply the specified grease to the inner race (A) and cage (B). Install the cage (B) so that it is offset on the race as shown.CAUTION: Use the grease included in the repair kit.
- Apply the specified grease to the cage and fit the balls into the cage.
- Position the chamfered side (A) as shown in the illustration. Install the inner race on the driveshaft(B), and then the snap ring.
- Apply the specified grease to the outer race and install the BJ outer race onto the driveshaft.
- Apply the specified grease into the TJ boot and install the boot with a clip.
- Tighten the TJ boot bands.
- Add the specified grease to the BJ as much as it was wiped away at inspection.
- Install the boots.
- Tighten the BJ boot bands.
- To control the air in the TJ boot, keep the specified distance between the boot bands when they are tightened.
| Distance (mm) | LH | RH |
|---|---|---|
| ALL | 732.8 mm (28.8504 in.) | 748.8 mm (29.4803 in.) |