Component Tests and General Diagnostics

DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY: INSPECTION

1. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

(a) Check that there is no severe play in the radial direction of the outboard joint.





(b) Check that the inboard joint slides smoothly in the thrust direction.

(c) Check that there is no severe play in the radial direction of the inboard joint.

(d) Check the 2 boots for damage.

(e) Check that the 2 boots are not stretched or contracted when the drive shaft is at the standard length.





Dimension (A):





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NOTICE:
Keep the drive shaft assembly level during inspection.

If the boots are stretched or contracted, correct them.