FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Rear Drive Shaft Inspection

Rear Drive Shaft
INSPECTION
Check the removed parts for damage, wear, corrosion etc. Repair or replace if defective.
- DOJ (Double Offset Joint)
Check for seizure, corrosion, damage, wear and excessive play.
- EBJ (High-efficiency Compact Ball Fixed Joint)
Check for seizure, corrosion, damage, wear and excessive play.
- Shaft
Check for excessive bending, twisting, damage and wear.
- BJ (Bell Joint)
Check for seizure, corrosion, damage and excessive play.
- Boot
Check for wear, warping, breakage and scratches.
- Grease
Check for discoloration and fluidity.