Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint Inspection

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Inspection Procedure

1.	Remove the wheel drive shaft inner joint and boot.

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For the front wheel drive shaft, refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement .

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For the rear wheel drive shaft, refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement

2.	Remove the wheel drive shaft tripot bushing (1) from the tripod housing (3).

3.	Remove the wheel drive shaft tripot housing (3) from the wheel drive shaft.

4.	Remove the wheel drive shaft tripot joint boot bushing (1).

5.	Using a suitable cleaner, remove the excess grease from the tripod assembly.

6.	Inspect the following items for damage or excessive wear:

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The wheel drive shaft tripot boot

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The wheel drive shaft tripot assembly

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The wheel drive shaft tripot joint housing

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The wheel drive shaft tripot joint bushing

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The wheel drive shaft

7.	If any of the internal parts are found to be excessively worn or damaged, replace the wheel drive shaft inner joint and boot.

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For the front wheel drive shaft, refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement .

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For the rear wheel drive shaft, refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement

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