| Disassembly |
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| 1. | Remove the Front Driveshaft. (Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "Front Driveshaft") |
| 2. | Remove the housing circlip (B) from the driveshaft spline (A).
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| 3. | Remove both boot bands from the TJ housing.
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| 4. | Remove the TJ housing (A).
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| 5. | Remove the snap ring (A) from the shaft.
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| 6. | Remove the spider assembly (B) from the driveshaft (A) using the special tool SST (09495-33000).
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| 7. | Clean the spider assembly. |
| 8. | Remove the TJ boot (A).
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| Inspection |
| 1. | Check the driveshaft boots for damage and deterioration. |
| 2. | Check the driveshaft spline for wear or damage. |
| 3. | Check that there is no water or foreign material in the joint. |
| 4. | Check the spider assembly for roller rotation, wear or corrosion. |
| 5. | Check the groove inside the joint case for wear or corrosion. |
| 6. | Check the dynamic damper for damage or cracks. |
| Reassembly |
| 1. | Wrap tape around the driveshaft spline(TJ) to prevent damage to the boot. |
| 2. | Using the alignment marks (D) made during disassembly as a guide, install the spider assembly (A) and snap ring (B) on the driveshaft splines (C).
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| 3. | Add specified grease to the joint boot as much as it was wiped away at inspection. |
| 4. | Install the both boot band. |
| 5. | Using the SST secure the TJ boot bands. [Hook type]
[Ear type]
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| 6. | Install the front driveshaft. (Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "Front Driveshaft") |
| 7. | Check the front alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Front Alignment") |
The front seat can be adjusted by using the levers located on the outside of the seat cushion. Before driving, adjust the seat to the proper position so that you can easily control the steering wheel, foot pedals and controls on the instrument panel.
Forward and rearward adjustment
