TJ Joint

Components and Component Location

Components

[RH]

[LH]

Repair Procedures

Removal

1. 1
   Remove the front drive shaft. (Refer to Drive Shaft and Axle - "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) and the spider assembly (B).

   

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 spline of the drive shaft (TJ) to avoid damaging the boot.
2. 2
   Using the alignment marks (D) made during disassembly, install the spider assembly (A) and the snap ring (B) on 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 boots, observe the specified distance between the boot bands when they are tightened.

   Engine	Distance (L) mm (in.)
   	Left side	Right Side
   Kappa 1.0 MT	517,4 (20,3701)	705,3 (27,7677)
   Kappa 1.0 AT	510,4 (20,0945)	712,3 (28,0433)
   Kappa 1.0 T-GDI MT	507,0 (19,9606)	701,9 (27,6339)
   Kappa 1.0 T-GDI AT	506,9 (19,9567)	701,9 (27,6339)
   Kappa 1.2 MT	472,4 (18,5984)	705,3 (27,7677)
   Kappa 1.2 AT	465,4 (18,3228)	757,3 (29,8150)

   
   

   

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 and Axle - "Front Drive Shaft")
8. 8
   Check the front wheel alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - Alignment)