Linhai T-Boss 550 Service Manual page 181

CHAPTER 5 FINAL DRIVE
NOTE: The outer CV joint cannot be
disassembled or repaired, if damage or
faulty the drive axle assembly must be
replace.
1. Drive Axle/Outer CV Joint Assembly.
2. Boot Band "A".
3. Outer Board Boot.
4. Boot Band "B".
5. Stopper Ring
6. Plunging Joint
7. Circlip
8. Bearing
9. Stopper Ring
10. Inboard boot.
NOTE: Always order and replace 6 and 8 together.
REMOVAL
1. Place the vehicle on level ground and set the
parking brake, Block the rear wheels so the
vehicle will not roll in either direction.
2. Remove the front wheels, steering tie rods,
disconnect the A arm on the ball joint end as
described in this Chapter and Chapter 4.
CAUTION： To avoid damage to the front gearcase oil
seal, hold the front drive shaft horizontal and straight
out from the front differential during removal.
3. Hold the drive shaft straight out.
4. Place a tire lever between the inner CV joint and
the differential housing, with a small piece of
wood against the housing to help get "leverage"
and protect the casting. "pop" the in inner CV
joint out from the front gearcase.
INSPECTION
NOTE: The boots are subjected to a lot of abuse if
the vehicle is ridden in rough terrain. If the boots are
damage and left un-repaired, the driveshaft joints will
fair prematurely by allowing the joint to be exposed
to dirt, mud and moisture. This also allow the loss of
critical lubrication.
1. Check the rubber boots for wear, cuts or damage
and replace if necessary as described under the
Disassembly / Assembly procedure in this
T-Boss550 SERVICE MANUAL 20.0
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