Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY





1) Remove both DOJ boot bands.
2) Loosen band by means of screwdriver or pliers taking care to not damage the boot.
3) Remove the larger end of DOJ boot from DOJ outer race.





4) Pry and remove round circlip located at the neck of DOJ outer race with a screwdriver.
5) Take out DOJ outer race from shaft assembly.
6) Wipe off grease and take out balls.





CAUTION: The grease is a special grease (grease for constant velocity joint). Do not confuse with other greases.

NOTE: Disassemble exercising care not to lose balls (6 pcs).

NOTE: Clean all parts as necessary.





7) To remove the cage from the inner race, turn the cage by a half pitch to the track groove of the inner race and shift the cage.
8) Remove snap ring, which holds the inner race to shaft, by using pliers.
9) Take out DOJ inner race.
10) Take off DOJ cage from shaft and remove DOJ boot.

CAUTION: Be sure to wrap shaft splines with vinyl tape to protect the boot from scratches.

11) Place drive shaft in a vise between wooden blocks.

CAUTION: Do not place drive shaft directly in the vise; use wooden block.





12) Raise boot band claws by means of screwdriver and hammer.
13) Cut and remove the boot.

CAUTION: The boot must be replaced with a new one whenever it is removed.

14) Thus, disassembly of axle is completed, but UFJ cannot be disassembled.