REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION — Rear Drive Shaft RA-15 INSPECTION OF REAR DRIVE SHAFT COMPONENTS 1. AFTER REMOVAL CHECK BOOTS FOR DAMAGE 2. CLEAN ALL PARTS 3. CHECK ALL PARTS FOR CRACKS, WEAR OR DAMAGE AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY ASSEMBLY OF REAR DRIVE SHAFT (See page RA-12) 1. ASSEMBLE NEW CLAMPS ONTO DRIVE SHAFT 2. ASSEMBLE BOOT ONTO DRIVE SHAFT CAUTION: Wrap the shaft serrations with vinyl tape so as to prevent damage to the boot. (a) Place the outboard and inboard boots and new clamps on the shaft. (b) Install a new snap ring. 3. INSTALL OUTBOARD JOINT INNER RACE (a) Place the cage onto shaft. NOTE: The larger diameter should face toward the outboard side.