FRONT DRIVING MECHANISM
Separate the other drive shaft from the differential
as you remove it.
Remove the differential assembly from the frame.
DIFFERENTIAL DISASSEMBLY/
INSPECTION
PROPELLER SHAFT INSPECTION
Remove the boot band and boot from the propeller
shaft joint, and remove the propeller shaft joint and
spring.
PROPELLER SHAFT
BOOT BAND
BOOT
Check the splines of the propeller shaft and joint for
wear or damage.
If damaged, check the output shaft and the pinion
joint also.
Check the seal rubbers for fatigue or damage.
Check the boots for cuts, deterioration or damage.
PROPELLER SHAFT JOINT
BOOTS
SEAL RUBBERS
SPRING
OPERATION CHECK
Install a 8 mm nut onto the pinion gear.
PINION GEAR
8 mm NUT
18-14