Service Manual

Inspection
1. Clean all parts thoroughly of dirt, grease, and de-
bris.
Note: If any single part of either the outboard or in-
board joint is defective, the complete inboard or out-
board joint must be replaced
2. Inspect cage for worn windows; balls should be able
t
o snap in. Replace joint if cage is cracked, distorted, or
windows are worn (Fig. 15).
3. Inspect balls for damage and wear. Replace joint if
balls are cracked, chipped, grooved, feel rough, have
Figure 15
flat spots, or do not stay snapped into the cage
windows
(Fig. 15).
4. Inspect inner race for damage and wear. Replace
joint if cracked, chipped, distorted, or worn (Fig. 16).
5. Inspect outer race for worn ball tracks. Replace joint
i
f ball tracks in the housing are worn, chipped, or cracked
(Fig. 17).
6. Inspect outboard joint shaft for bending or damage.
Replace
outboard joint if the shaft is visibly bent or
cracked (Fig. 18).
Figure 16
BALL TRACKS
Figure 17
SHAFT
Figure 18
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Rev. B
Workman 4000 Series