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DRIV
FRONT CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS AND
DISASSEMBLING THE DIFFERENTIAL
GEAR
1. Remove:
• differential gear unit
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CAUTION:
The differential gear unit is assembled into
a proper unit at the factory by means of
specialized equipment. Do not attempt to
disassemble this unit. Disassembly will
result in the malfunction of the unit.
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 new boot bands.
3. Check:
• balls and ball races
• inner surface of double off-set joint
Pitting/wear/damage
→
Replace.