Chrysler 300M Service Manual page 94

LH
HALFSHAFT
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - DRIVELINE
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
HALFSHAFT
DESCRIPTION
The front halfshaft assemblies are flexible assem-
blies consisting of an inner and outer flexible joint
connected by an solid shaft (Fig. 1) (Fig. 2). Trans-
axle packaging and location requires the use of
unequal length halfshafts, with the left shaft being
longer than the right.
The inner joints are of a tripod design (Fig. 2), and
allow for axial and angular movement to accommo-
date for shifting of powertrain and suspension com-
ponents. The inner joints incorporate a female spline
which install over the transaxle stub shafts.
The outer joints are of a Rzeppa design (Fig. 2),
and only offer angular flexibility. The outer joints
incorporate a male spline, which connect to the wheel
hub/bearing. The outer joint is fastened to the hub to
ensure that there is no axial movement (end-play).
Both inner and outer joints utilize flexible "boots"
(Fig. 1) (Fig. 2) which maintain grease within the
joints, protect the joints from the environment/ele-
ments, and facilitate the axial and angular move-
ment of the joints. The inner joint boots are
constructed of silicone rubber. The outer boots are
made of Hytrel plastic.
NOTE: When halfshaft boots are replaced be sure
boots of the correct material are used.
DRIVELINE
HALFSHAFT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SPECIAL TOOLS
DRIVELINE
CV BOOT-INNER
. . . . . . 1 REMOVAL
INSTALLATION
CV BOOT-OUTER
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
INSTALLATION
OPERATION
Halfshaft assemblies are designed to transmit
power from the transaxle to the front wheels, while
allowing for powertrain and suspension flex.
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
inner or outer joint seal boot or seal boot clamp dam-
age.
(2) A light film of grease may appear on the inner
tripod joint seal boot; this is considered normal and
should not require replacement of the seal boot. All
inner tripod joint seal boots are made of silicone rub-
ber; which will allow the weeping (sweating) of the
joint lubricant to pass through it while in operation.
DRIVELINE 3 - 1
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