7 - 9DRIVREMOVING THE DIFFERENTIAL GEARASSEMBLY1.Remove: Differential gear assembly 1NOTE:The ring gear and the differential gear covershould be fastened together. Do notdisassemble the differential gear assembly.CAUTION:The differential gears are assembled into aproper unit at the factory by means ofspecialized equipment. Do not attempt todisassemble this unit. Disassembly willresult in the malfunction of the unit.CHECKING THE CONSTANT VELOCITYJOINTS1.Check: Double off-set joint spline Ball joint spline Shaft splineWear/damage → Replace.2.Check: Dust bootsCracks/damage → Replace.CAUTION:Always use new boot bands.3.Check: Balls and ball races Inner surface of double off-set jointPitting/wear/damage → Replace.FRONT CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS ANDDIFFERENTIAL GEAR
