Inspection
1. Clean all parts thoroughly of dirt, grease, and de
bris.
Note: If any single part of either the outboard or in
board joint is defective, the complete inboard or out
board joint must be replaced
2. Inspect cage for worn windows; balls should be able
to snap in. Replace joint if cage is cracked, distorted, or
windows are worn (Fig. 15).
3. Inspect balls for damage and wear. Replace joint if
balls are cracked, chipped, grooved, feel rough, have
flat spots, or do not stay snapped into the cage windows
(Fig. 15).
4. Inspect inner race for damage and wear. Replace
joint if cracked, chipped, distorted, or worn (Fig. 16).
5. Inspect outer race for worn ball tracks. Replace joint
if ball tracks in the housing are worn, chipped, or cracked
(Fig. 17).
6. Inspect outboard joint shaft for bending or damage.
Replace outboard joint if the shaft is visibly bent or
cracked (Fig. 18).
Front Wheell Drive Section (4WD)
SHAFT
Rev. B
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Figure 15
Figure 16
BALL TRACKS
Figure 17
Figure 18
Workman 4000 Series