Service manual

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DRIV
FRONT CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS AND
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR
CHECKING THE CONSTANT VELOCITY
JOINT
1.Check:
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Double off-set joint spline
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Ball joint spline
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Shaft spline
Wear/damage → Replace.
2.Check:
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Dust boots
Cracks/damage → Replace.
CAUTION:
Always use a new boot band.
3.Check:
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Balls and ball races
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Inner surface of double off-set joint
Pitting/wear/damage → Replace.
CHECKING THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR
1.Check:
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Gear teeth
Pitting/galling/wear → Replace drive pinion
gear and ring gear as a set.
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Bearing
Pitting/damage → Replace.
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Oil seal
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O-ring
Damage → Replace.
2.Check:
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Drive shaft splines
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Universal joints
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Front drive gear splines
Wear/damage → Replace.
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Spring
Fatigue → Replace.
Move the spring up and down.
3.Check:
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Front drive shaft
Bends → Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent shaft;
this may dangerously weaken the shaft.
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