Front Drive Axle Installation; Front Drive Axle Disassembly/Inspection; Chapter3 - Linhai T-Boss 550 Service Manual

CHAPTER 5 FINAL DRIVE
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2. Move each end of the drive shaft in a circular
motion (and also a reciprocate for inner one) and
check the drive shaft joints for excessive wear or
play.
3. This inner CV joint (inboard pivot joint) can be
serviced if there is wear or play. The outer CV
joint (outboard pivot joint) cannot be serviced if
worn or damage and if necessary, the drive shaft
assembly must be replaced.

5.7 FRONT DRIVE AXLE INSTALLATION

CAUTION： To avoid damage to the front gearcase oil
seal and the strut oil seal, hold the front drive shaft
horizontal and
installation.
1. Hold the drive shaft straight in from the front
differential.
2. Push the drive shaft straight into the front
differential and push it in all the way until it
bottoms out. If necessary, carefully tap on the
outer end of the drive shaft with a rubber mallet
or soft-faced mallet.
3. After the drive shaft is installed, pull the inner CV
joint a little to make sure the drive shaft stopper
ring has locked into the front differential side gear
groove.
4. Carefully install the outer CV joint (spindle) into
the strut，install the front hub and wheel.
5. Install the ball joint on the A arm, the steering tie
rods, the hubs and the wheels as described in
this Chapter and Chapter 4.
5.8 FRONT DRIVE AXLE DISASSEMBLY/ INSPECTION
INNER CV JOINT DISASSEMBLY
NOTE: The outer CV joint cannot be disassembled
or repaired, if damage or faulty the drive axle
assembly must be replace.
1. Open the clamps on both boot band "A" and "B"
on the inner CV joint, then remove boot band "B".
straight into the strut during
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