RA/Rear Axle And Suspension — Inspection of Rear Drive Shaft Components, page 15

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.