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DRIV
REMOVING THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR
ASSEMBLY
1.Remove:
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Differential gear assembly 1
N
OTE:
The ring gear and the differential gear cover
should be fastened together. Do not
disassemble the differential gear assembly.
CAUTION:
The differential gears are assembled into a
proper unit at the factory by means of
specialized equipment. Do not attempt to
disassemble this unit. Disassembly will
result in the malfunction of the unit.
CHECKING THE CONSTANT VELOCITY
JOINTS
1.Check:
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Double off-set joint spline
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Ball joint spline
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Shaft spline
Wear/damage → Replace.
2.Check:
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Dust boots
Cracks/damage → Replace.
CAUTION:
Always use new boot bands.
3.Check:
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Balls and ball races
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Inner surface of double off-set joint
Pitting/wear/damage → Replace.
FRONT CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS AND
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR