Index Chrysler Chrysler 300M / Concorde / Interpid / LHS, Dodge Interpid - service repair manual 2000-2004 year
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DRIVELINE HALFSHAFT TABLE OF CONTENTS page page HALFSHAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - DRIVELINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 CV BOOT-INNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 CV BOOT-OUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 HALFSHAFT DESCRIPTION The front halfshaft assemblies are flexible assem- blies consisting of an inner and outer flexible joint The inner joints are of a tripod design (Fig. 2), and allow for axial and angular movement to accommo- The outer joints are of a Rzeppa design (Fig. 2), and only offer angular flexibility. The outer joints Both inner and outer joints utilize flexible “boots” (Fig. 1) (Fig. 2) which maintain grease within the NOTE: When halfshaft boots are replaced be sure OPERATION Halfshaft assemblies are designed to transmit power from the transaxle to the front wheels, while DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - DRIVELINE HALFSHAFT VISUAL INSPECTION (1) Check for grease in the vicinity of the inboard tripod joint and outboard C/V joint; this is a sign of (2) A light film of grease may appear on the inner tripod joint seal boot; this is considered normal and LH DRIVELINE 3 - 1 |