7 - 10DRIVFRONT CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS ANDDIFFERENTIAL GEARCHECKING THE CONSTANT VELOCITYJOINT1.Check: Double off-set joint spline Ball joint spline Shaft splineWear/damage → Replace.2.Check: Dust bootsCracks/damage → Replace.CAUTION:Always use a new boot band.3.Check: Balls and ball races Inner surface of double off-set jointPitting/wear/damage → Replace.CHECKING THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR1.Check: Gear teethPitting/galling/wear → Replace drive piniongear and ring gear 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.
