Linhai Crossfire E5 2022, Service Manual

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CHAPTER 4 FINAL DRIVE
LH50DU SERVICE MANUAL 19.1
CHAPTER 4 FINAL DRIVE. 4- 6
3. Hold the drive shaft straight out.
4. Place a tire lever between the inner CV joint and
the differential housing, with a small piece of
wood against the housing to help get "leverage"
and protect the casting. "pop" the in inner CV
joint out from the front gearcase.
INSPECTION
NOTE: The boots are subjected to a lot of abuse if
the vehicle is ridden in rough terrain. If the boots are
damage and left un-repaired, the driveshaft joints will
fair prematurely by allowing the joint to be exposed
to dirt, mud and moisture. This also allow the loss of
critical lubrication.
1. Check the rubber boots for wear, cuts or damage
and replace if necessary as described under the
Disassembly / Assembly procedure in this
chapter.
2. Move each end of the drive shaft in a circular
motion (and also a
reciprocate for inner one) and
check the drive shaft joints for excessive wear or
play.
3. This inner CV joint (inboard pivot joint) can be
serviced if there is wear or play. The outer CV
joint (outboard pivot joint) cannot be serviced if
worn or damage and if necessary, the drive shaft
assembly must be replaced.
4.7 FRONT DRIVE AXLE INSTALLATION (4X4)
CAUTION
：
To avoid damage to the front gearcase
oil seal and the strut oil seal, hold the front drive
shaft horizontal and straight into the strut during
installation
1. Hold the drive shaft straight in from the front
differential.
2. Push the drive shaft straight into the front
differential and push it in all the way until it
bottoms out. If necessary, carefully tap on the
outer end of the drive shaft with a rubber mallet
or soft-faced mallet.
3. After the drive shaft is installed, pull the inner CV
joint a little to make sure the drive shaft stopper