Front Drive Shaft Disassembly

Front Drive Shaft

DISASSEMBLY

1) Place alignment marks on the shaft and outer race.





2) Remove the AAR boot band and boot.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the boot.





3) Place the drive shaft between wooden blocks and fix it on a vise.

CAUTION:
Do not set the only drive shaft on a vise.





4) Tap the staking are of the outer race alternately with a plastic or wooden bar, and remove one roller at a time.

CAUTION:
^ Tap the staking area (A) of the outer race.
^ Do not use a metal bar as the outer race may deform.
^ Be careful not to damage the roller parts.








5) Remove the outer race from shaft assembly.

CAUTION:
Make sure to have your associate held the outer race when removing the third roller to prevent the outer race from falling.

6) Wipe off grease.

CAUTION:
The grease is a special type of grease. Do not mix with other grease.

7) Place alignment marks on the roller kit and trunnion.





8) Remove the roller kit from trunnion.

CAUTION:
Be careful with the roller kit position.

9) Place alignment marks on the trunnion and shaft.





10) Remove the snap ring and trunnion.

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





11) Remove the AAR boot.

NOTE:
The AC is a non-disassembly part, so the drive shaft disassembly stops here.