TJ Joint

Repair Procedures

Replacement

1. 1

   Remove the front drive shaft.

   (Refer to Drive Shaft Assembly — "Front Drive Shaft")

2. 2

   Remove the BJ snap ring (B) from the TJ housing (A).

   

3. 3

   Remove both clamps from the TJ case.

   

   

4. 4

   Remove the TJ snap ring (A).

   

5. 5

   Remove the snap ring (A) from the shaft.

   

6. 6

   Clean the spider assembly.

7. 7

   Remove the TJ boot (A).

   

Inspection

1. 1

   Inspect the spider assembly for roller rotation, wear, or corrosion.

2. 2

   Inspect the groove inside the joint case for wear or corrosion.

3. 3

   Inspect the TJ boot for damage and wear.

Installation

1. 1

   Wrap tape around the drive shaft (TJ) spline to prevent damage to the boot.

2. 2

   Using the alignment marks (D) made during disassembly, install the spider assembly (A) and the snap ring (B) onto the splines of the drive shaft (C).

   

   

3. 3

   Add the specified grease to the joint boot in the amount that was wiped off during inspection.

4. 4

   Install both boot bands.

5. 5

   To control the air in the TJ boot, observe the specified distance between the boot bands when they are tightened.

   Engine	Distance (L) mm (in.)
   	Left side	Right Side
   2.0 T-GDI THETA II	479,9 (18,8937)	463,3 (18,2402)
   R 2.2	480,4 (18,9134)	464,0 (18,2677)
   3.3 T-GDI LAMBDA II	479,9 (18,8937)	463,4 (18,2441)

   
   

   

6. 6

   Using the SST (09495-3K000), secure the TJ boot clamps.

   Clearance (A): 2.0 mm (0.0787 in.) or less

   

7. 7

   Install the front drive shaft.

   (Refer to Drive Shaft Assembly — "Front Drive Shaft")

8. 8

   Inspect the front wheel alignment.

   (See Suspension System - Alignment)