Front Wheel Drive (FWD)

FRONT DRIVE AXLE

Fig. 5 Exploded View Of Drive Axle. Spectrum:

Fig. 12 Boot Band Removal. Spectrum:

Fig. 13 Circular Clip Removal. Spectrum:

Fig. 14 Bearing Removal. Spectrum:

Fig. 15 Snap Ring Removal. Spectrum:

DISASSEMBLY

Double Offset Joint
1. Secure axle assembly, Fig. 5, in a soft-jawed vise.
2. Remove boot band from differential side joint, Fig. 12.
3. Move boot slightly and remove circular clip, Fig. 13.
4. Separate case from shaft and remove 6 balls with a screwdriver, Fig. 14.
5. Turn ball guide on an angle and move it to center shaft side.
6. Remove snap ring from shaft, Fig. 15, then slide out ball guide and retainer.
7. Remove boot from shaft.

Birfield Joint
The Birfield joint must be serviced as an assembly only, however, then boot may be removed in the same manner as described for the Double Offset type joint.

Fig. 5 Exploded View Of Drive Axle. Spectrum:

Fig. 16 Removing Housing From Shaft. Spectrum:

Fig. 17 Tripod Removal. Spectrum:

Tripod Joint
1. Secure axle assembly, Fig. 5, in a soft-jawed vise.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove boot band from differential side joint.
3. Make alignment marks on both housing and shaft, then remove housing from shaft, Fig. 16.
4. Remove snap ring from shaft, then make alignment marks on both shaft and tripod, Fig. 17.
5. Using a hammer and brass drift, remove tripod from shaft. Take care not to hit roller.
6. Remove boot from shaft, and if necessary, dynamic damper.

Fig. 19 Circular Clip Installation. Spectrum:

Fig. 20 Circular Clip Alignment. Spectrum:

Fig. 21 Boot Band Installation (Double Offset Joint). Spectrum:

ASSEMBLY

Double Offset Joint
1. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly, noting the following:
a. Use care to avoid damaging boot when installing boot on shaft.
b. Install and align circular clip as shown, Figs. 19 and 20.
c. To install boot band, first insert a screwdriver into end of boot, then install band as shown, Fig. 21. Ensure band end clip is securely tightened around the band and boot is not twisted.

Fig. 22 Boot Band Installation (Tripod Joint). Spectrum:

Tripod Joint
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly, noting the following:
1. Tape spline section of shaft with tape to prevent damage to boot when installing.
2. Install tripod onto shaft with shorter spline positioned on the outer side.
3. Ensure all alignment marks align before assembling.
4. Wind boot band twice, Fig. 22, then tighten band using pliers. Finally, lock band using a punch.