Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Front Drive Shaft








DRIVE SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT:

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT





(a) Check that there is no remarkable 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 remarkable play in the radial direction of the inboard joint.
(d) Check the boots for damage.





(e) Measure the distance indicated by (A) shown in the illustration.
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