7 - 10DRIVFRONT CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS ANDDIFFERENTIAL GEARCHECKING THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR1.Check: Gear teethPitting/galling/wear → Replace drive piniongear and differential gear assembly as a set. BearingPitting/damage → Replace. Oil seal O-ringDamage → Replace.2.Check: Drive shaft splines Universal joints Front drive gear splinesWear/damage → Replace. SpringFatigue → Replace.Move the spring up and down.3.Check: Front drive shaftBends → Replace.WARNINGDo not attempt to straighten a bent shaft;this may dangerously weaken the shaft.ASSEMBLING THE FRONT CONSTANTVELOCITY JOINTS1.Apply: Molybdenum disulfide grease(into the ball joint assembly)NOTE:Molybdenum disulfide grease is included in therepair kit.2.Install: Dust boots 1 Dust boot bands 2, 3*****************************************************Installation steps: Apply molybdenum disulfide grease into thedust boots.Molybdenum disulfide grease:40 g (1.4 oz) per dust bootNew
