Linhai ARCHON 400 Service Manual page 129

CHAPTER 5 FINAL DRIVE
Discard the boot band, it cannot be reused.
2. Carefully slide the boot (A) onto the drive axle
and off the inboard joint.
3. Wipe out all of the molybdenum disulfide grease
within the inboard joint cavity.
4. Remove the stopper ring from the inboard joint.
5. Remove the inner CV joint.
6. Remove the circlip and slide off the bearing
assembly. Be careful not to drop any of the steel
balls from the bearing cage.
7. Slide the inner CV off the drive axle and discard
the boot band "A", it cannot be reused.
8. If the outboard boot requires replacement,
perform the following:
a. Open the clamps on both boot bands "A"
and "B" on the outer CV joint, then remove
boot band "B". Discard the boot band, it
cannot be reused.
b. Slide the outboard boot off the drive axle and
discard the boot band "A", it cannot be
reused.
9. Inspect the drive axle as described in this chapter.
INNER CV JOINT INSPECTION
1. Clean the bearing assembly in solvent and
thoroughly dry.
2. Inspect the steel balls, bearing case and the
bearing race for wear or damage.
3. Check for wear or damage to the inner splines of
the bearing race.
4. If necessary, disassembly the bearing assembly
for further inspection. Carefully remove the steel
balls from the bearing cage then remove the
bearing race from the bearing cage.
5. If any of the components of the bearing assembly
are damaged, replace the entire assembly as no
replacement parts are available.
6. Clean the inner CV joint in solvent and thoroughly
dry.
7. Inspect the interior of the inboard joint where the
steel balls ride. Check for wear or damage and
replace the joint if necessary.
8. Inspect the snap ring groove on the inboard joint
for wear or damage.
BUCK 450 SERVICE MANUAL 20.0
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