FINAL DRIVE 12-37
Drive Shaft and Axles
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Check the universal joints.
If any joint does not work smoothly without rattling or stick-
ing, the joint bearing is damaged. Replace the axle.
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Visually inspect the splines on the shaft.
If they are badly worn or chipped, replace the axle.
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Clean off the joint parts.
CAUTION
Never clean the boots with m ineral oil or gasoline
because they will deteriorate the boot.
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Replace the following parts with new ones.
Joint Boots
Circlip
Boot Bands
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Install the outboard joint boot [A].
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Pack the outboard joint with 40 ±10 g (1.4 ±0.4 oz) of the
special grease.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the special grease in the boot set.
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Pour the grease in the outboard boot 1/3 ∼ 1/2 the capac-
ity of the boot.
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Install the outboard boot [A] on the outboard joint and
shaft [B] properly as shown in the figure.
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Clamp the boot bands [C] and bend [D] the tangs [E] se-
curely to hold down the end of the band.
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