Dodge Durango (DN). Manual — part 217
FRONT AXLE DRIVESHAFTS
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
FRONT AXLE DRIVESHAFTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
ACCELERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS . . . . . . . . . . . 20
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
FRONT DRIVESHAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
C/V JOINT BOOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
INNER C/V JOINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
OUTER C/V JOINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
C/V JOINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
C/V JOINT BOOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
SPECIAL TOOLS
C/V JOINT DRIVESHAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
FRONT AXLE DRIVESHAFTS
DESCRIPTION
The two constant velocity (C/V) drive shafts are
identical and interchangeable. They are comprised of
three major components (Fig. 1) :
• An inner, tripod C/V joint
• A short, solid interconnecting shaft
• An outer, Rzeppa C/V joint with stub shaft
The inner tripod-joints are attached to the axle
shaft splines (Fig. 1). The outer joint is splined and
mates with the hub bearing on the knuckle.
The lubricant amounts included with replacement
rubber boots are different for inner and outer C/V
joints. Apply only the specified lubricant amount to
each C/V joint.
CAUTION: Proper C/V joint boot sealing is critical
for retaining the special lubricant. Prevent foreign
material from entering and contaminating the C/V
joints. Mishandling a C/V drive shaft can cause a
boot to be punctured or damage within the joints.
Always support both ends of the C/V drive shaft
during removal and installation to avoid damage.
When
replacing
C/V
drive
shaft
components,
ensure that only exact replacements parts are
installed.
OPERATION
The axle driveshafts are located on either side of
the differential and transmits power to the drive
wheels, while allowing for vertical movement in the
vehicle’s suspension.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
VEHICLE INSPECTION
(1) Check for grease in the vicinity of the inboard
tripod joint and outboard C/V joint; this is a sign of
inner or outer joint seal boot or seal boot clamp dam-
age.
(2) A light film of grease may appear on the right
inner tripod joint seal boot; this is considered normal
and should not require replacement of the seal boot.
NOISE AND/OR VIBRATION IN TURNS
A clicking noise and/or a vibration in turns could
be caused by one of the following conditions:
• Damaged outer C/V or inner tripod joint seal
boot or seal boot clamps. This will result in the loss
and/or contamination of the joint grease, resulting in
inadequate lubrication of the joint.
• Noise may also be caused by another component
of the vehicle coming in contact with the driveshafts.
CLUNKING NOISE DURING ACCELERATION
This noise may be a result of one of the following
conditions:
• A torn seal boot on the inner or outer joint of the
driveshaft assembly which has allowed the C/V joint
to become damaged.
• A loose or missing clamp on the inner or outer
joint of the driveshaft assembly which has allowed
the C/V joint to become damaged.
• A damaged or worn driveshaft C/V joint.
SHUDDER OR VIBRATION DURING
ACCELERATION
This problem could be a result of:
• A worn or damaged driveshaft inner tripod joint.
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Fig. 1 C/V Drive Shaft Components
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
• A sticking tripod joint spider assembly (inner tri-
pod joint only).
• Improper wheel alignment. Refer to Group 2,
Suspension, for alignment checking and setting pro-
cedures and specifications.
VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS
This problem could be a result of:
• Foreign material (mud, etc.) packed on the back-
side of the wheel(s).
• Out of balance front tires or wheels. Refer to
Group 22, Wheels And Tires, for the required balanc-
ing procedure.
• Improper tire and/or wheel runout. Refer to
Group 22, Wheels And Tires, for the required runout
checking procedure.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
FRONT DRIVESHAFT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the cotter pin, nut lock, and spring
washer from the stub shaft (Fig. 2).
(2) Loosen the lug nuts and hub nut while the
vehicle is on the surface with the brakes applied (Fig.
3).
(3) Raise the vehicle.
(4) Remove the skid plate, if equipped.
(5) Remove the hub nut and washer from the stub
shaft (Fig. 4).
(6) Remove the wheel and tire.
1 – RETAINER & HOUSING ASM
2 – C-CLIP
3 – TRIPOD JOINT SPIDER
4 – SEAL RETAINING CLAMP
5 – INNER BOOT
6 – SEAL RETAINING CLAMP
7 – C/V JOINT OUTER RACE
8 – C/V JOINT CAGE
9 – C/V JOINT INNER RACE
10 – CHROME ALLOY BALL
11 – RACE RETAINING RING
12 – SEAL RETAINING CLAMP
13 – DRIVE AXLE OUTBOARD SEAL
14 – SEAL RETAINING CLAMP
15 – AXLE SHAFT
16 – RETAINING RING
17 – BALL & ROLLER RETAINER
18 – TRIPOD JOINT BALL
19 – NEEDLE ROLLER
Fig. 2 Cotter Pin, Nut Lock & Spring Washer
Removal
1 – SPRING WASHER
2 – HUB NUT
3 – NUT LOCK
4 – COTTER PIN
Fig. 3 Loosening Wheel Hub Nut
Fig. 4 Hub Nut & Washer
1 – DRIVE SHAFT
2 – HUB WASHER
3 – HUB NUT
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
(7) Remove the brake caliper and rotor. Refer to
Group 5, Brakes, for proper procedures.
(8) Remove
the
ABS
wheel
speed
sensor,
if
equipped. Refer to Group 5, Brakes, for proper proce-
dures.
(9) Remove the bolts holding the hub bearing to
the knuckle.
(10) Remove hub bearing from axle driveshaft and
steering knuckle.
(11) Support the drive shaft at the C/V joint hous-
ings.
(12) Disengage the inner C/V joint from the axle
shaft (Fig. 5). Position two pry bars between the
inner C/V housing and the axle housing. Apply pres-
sure away from the differential housing. This will
disengage the axle shaft snap-ring from the groove
on the inside of the C/V housing.
(13) Remove the driveshaft from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Insert the C/V drive shaft stub into the hub
bearing bore of the steering knuckle.
(2) Apply a light coating of wheel bearing grease
on the axle shaft splines.
(3) Install the inner C/V joint onto the axle shaft
flange. Push firmly on the shaft until the axle shaft
snap-ring engages with the groove on the inside of
the joint housing.
(4) Clean hub bearing bore, axle driveshaft splines,
and hub bearing mating surface of all foreign mate-
rials. Apply light coating of grease to all mating sur-
faces.
(5) Install the hub bearing to the axle driveshaft
and the steering knuckle.
(6) Install the bolts to hold the hub bearing to the
steering knuckle. Refer to Group 2, Suspension, for
the proper torque.
(7) Clean all foreign material from the stub shaft
threads. Install the hub nut and washer.
(8) Install
the
ABS
wheel
speed
sensor,
if
equipped. Refer to Group 5, Brakes, for proper proce-
dures.
(9) Install the brake caliper and rotor. Refer to
Group 5, Brakes, for proper procedures.
(10) Apply the brakes and tighten hub nut to 244
N·m (180 ft. lbs.) torque.
(11) Install the spring washer, nut lock and cotter
pin on the stub shaft (Fig. 6).
(12) Install the skid plate, if equipped.
(13) Install the wheel and tire.
C/V JOINT BOOTS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove axle driveshaft from vehicle.
(2) Remove outer C/V joint.
(3) Remove outer C/V joint small clamp and
remove boot (Fig. 7).
(4) Remove inner C/V joint boot clamps and
remove boot.
INSTALLATION
The lubricant amounts included with replacement
boots are different for inner and outer C/V joints.
Apply only the specified lubricant amount to each
C/V joint.
(1) Clean the C/V joints and shaft of all old grease
and foreign matter.
(2) Slide the inner C/V joint boot up the shaft and
insert the lip located within the small-diameter end
of the boot into the shaft groove (Fig. 7).
(3) Retain the small–diameter of the boot on the
shaft with a ladder-type clamp in the boot groove
Fig. 5 Front Driveshaft
1 – DRIVESHAFT
2 – FRONT AXLE
3 – STEERING KNUCKLE
Fig. 6 Cotter Pin Installation
1 – COTTER PIN
2 – NUT LOCK
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
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