| 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") |
Components1. BJ assembly 2. Circlip 3. BJ boot band 4. BJ boot 5. Shaft6. TJ boot band7. TJ boot8. Spider assembly9. Snap ring10. TJ Housing11. Circlip
Components1. BJ assembly 2. Circlip 3. BJ boot band 4. BJ boot 5. Shaft6. TJ boot band7. TJ boot8. Spider assembly9. Snap ring10. TJ Case11. Clip
Inspection1.Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2.Disconnect the auto defogging connector. 3.Verify that the auto defogging actuator operates to the open position when connecting 12V to terminal 3 and grounding terminal 4. Verify that the auto defogging actuator operates to the close position when connected in reverse.
High Voltage Shut-off Procedures • Be sure to read and follow the "General Safety Information and Caution" before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.