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7.4
FINAL DRIVE
Installation
1. Install new spring ring on drive shaft. Apply an anti-seize
compound to splines. Align splines of drive shaft with
front gearcase and install by lightly tapping on drive shaft
with rubber faced hammer.
2. Install drive shaft in strut.
3. Install lower ball joint, torque nut to specification and
install new cotter pin.
4. Install hub and tighten hub nut to specification.
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (CV) BOOT
Inspection
Check the front and rear driveshaft CV boots for any tears or
leaking grease. If the driveshaft boot loses all of the grease CV
joint failure will occur.
Replacement
1. Remove wheel, brake caliper, and wheel hub. Refer to
“FRONT DRIVE AXLE REMOVAL” earlier in this
chapter for procedure.
2. Remove cotter pin and castle nut from A-arm ball joint.
= T
Ball Joint Retaining Nut Torque:
25 ft. lbs. (34.5 Nm)
= T
Front Hub Retaining Nut Torque:
70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm)