7 - 10
DRIV
FRONT CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS, DIFFERENTIAL
GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT
CHECKING THE CONSTANT VELOCITY
JOINTS
1. Check:
• double off-set joint spline
• ball joint spline
• shaft spline
Wear/damage
→
Replace.
2. Check:
• dust boots
Cracks/damage
→
Replace.
CAUTION:
Always use a new boot band.
3. Check:
• balls and ball races
• inner surface of double off-set joint
Pitting/wear/damage
→
Replace.
CHECKING THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR
1. Check:
• gear teeth
Pitting/galling/wear
→
Replace drive pinion
gear and ring gear as a set.
• bearings
Pitting/damage
→
Replace.
• oil seals
• O-rings
Damage
→
Replace.
2. Check:
• drive shaft splines
• universal joints
• drive pinion gear splines
Wear/damage
→
Replace.
• spring
Fatigue
→
Replace.
Move the spring up and down.
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