Description & Operation: Notes
CAUTION:
An inspection of the outer and inner boots is necessary so that if damage or grease leakage is evident, installation of a new axle shaft can take place immediately. Continued operation with damage or grease leakage will result in Constant Velocity (CV) joint wear and noise due to contamination and loss of the CV joint grease
CAUTION:
Never pick up or hold the axle shaft only by the inner or outer CV joint. Do not over-angle the CV joints. Damage will occur to an assembled inner CV joint if it is over-plunged outward from the joint housing. Never use a hammer to remove or install the axle shafts. Never use the axle shaft assembly as a lever to position other components. Always support the free end of the axle shaft. Do not allow the boots to contact sharp edges or hot exhaust components. Handle the axle shaft only by the interconnecting shaft to avoid pull-apart and potential damage to the CV joints. Do not drop assembled axle shafts. The impact will cut the boots from the inside without evidence of external damage.