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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-39
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Joint Boots Inspection
Front Axle/Steering Kn uckle Joint Boots
Inspection
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Visually inspect the front axle joint boots [A].
If the joint boot is torn, worn, deteriorated, or leaks grease,
replace the joint boot or front axle assembly (see Front
Axle Joint Boot Replacement in the Final Drive chapter).
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Visually inspect the knuckle joint boots [B].
If the joint boot is torn, worn, deteriorated, or leaks grease,
replace the knuckle (see Steering Knuckle section in the
Steering chapter).
Front Propeller Shaft Joint Boots I nspection
•
Visually inspect the boots [A] of the front propeller shaft.
If damage, tear or deterioration is found, replace the boots
(see Front Propeller Shaft section in the Final Drive chap-
ter).
Tie-rod End Boots Inspection
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Visually inspect the tie-rod end boots [A] of the tie-rods.
If the boot is torn, worn, deteriorated, or leaks grease,
replace the tie-rod end (see Tie-Rod End Removal in the
Steering chapter).
Rear Propeller Shaft Joint Boots I nsp ection
•
Visually inspect the boots [A] of the rear propeller shaft.
If the joint boot is torn, worn, or deteriorated, replace the
joint boot and check the propeller s haft (see Rear Pro-
peller Shaft section in the Final Drive chapter).
Rear Axle/Stabilizer Joint Boots I nspection
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Visually inspect the rear axle joint boots [A].
If the joint boot is torn, worn, deteriorated, or leaks grease,
replace the joint boot or rear axle assembly (see Rear
Axle Joint Boot Replacement in the Final Drive chapter).
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Visually inspect the stabilizer joint boots [B].
If the joint boot is torn, worn, deteriorated, or leaks grease,
replace the stabilizer joint (see Stabilizer Removal in the
Suspension chapter).