Drive Shaft Removal, Inspection And Installation; Drive Shaft Boot Removal; Front Differential - TGB BLADE 600 Service Manual

DRIVE SHAFT
REMOVAL
▪ Lift and support vehicle.
▪ Remove the wheel hub.
▪ Remove the knuckle.
▪ Apply special tool # 440649 strongly pull drive
shaft out of differential.
▪ Discard the stop ring at the end of the shaft.
INSPECTION
▪ Inspect the condition of boots. If there is any
damage or evidence of leaking lubricant,
replace them.
▪ Check splines for excessive wear. Replace if
necessary.
NOTE: If the splines on plunging joint are worn,
a check of differential inner splines should be
done.
INSTALLATION
▪ For installation, reverse the removal
procedure.
▪ Install a NEW stop ring.
▪ Apply SYNTHETIC GREASE to the splines.
▪ The wear ring should be closed to the
differential.
▪ Reinstall all removed parts.
DRIVE SHAFT BOOT
REMOVAL
▪ Remove the drive shaft from the vehicle.
▪ Remove drive shaft boot clamps using special
tools.
▪ Dislodge the large boot end.
▪ Separate the joint from the shaft.
▪ Remove boot from drive shaft.
▪ Remove and discard the circlip.

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