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FRONT AXLE — Drive Shaft

Inspection

Disassembly (Cont'd)

• Remove snap ring, and withdraw inner race. This inner race is removed easily by lightly tapping on it with a mallet.

Before separating joint assembly, put matching marks on drive shaft and inner race.

DRIVE SHAFT

Replace drive shaft if it is twisted or cracked.

JOINT ASSEMBLY (Wheel side)

Replace joint assembly if it is deformed or dam-aged.

DOUBLE OFFSET JOINT (Transaxle side)

Replace any parts of double offset joint which show signs of burn, rust, wear, or excessive play. Check groove of slide joint housing for cracks, wear or deformation. Replace if necessary.

BOOT

Replace fatigued, cracked, or worn boot.

WHEEL SIDE CAUTION:

The joint on the wheei side cannot be disassem-bled.

•    Before separating joint assembly, put matching marks on drive shaft and joint assembly.

•    Separate joint assembly with suitable tool.

Be careful not to damage threads on drive shaft.

•    Remove boot bands.

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