Service Manual

7.29
FINAL DRIVE
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16. Add any remaining grease to the boot.
17. Pull the boot over the joint and position the boot lips into
the grooves on the joint housing and shaft. Make sure the
boot is not dimpled or collapsed.
18. Tighten the small clamp using an appropriate clamp pliers.
19. Pull out on the drive shaft to center the joint in the housing.
Slide a straight O-ring pick or a small slotted screw driver
between the large end of the boot and the joint housing and
lift up to equalize the air pressure in the boot.
20. Position the boot lip in its groove in the outer race and
secure with a boot clamp.
Installation
1. Install new spring ring on drive shaft. Apply anti-seize
compound to splines.
2. Align splines of drive shaft with rear gearcase and reinstall
the drive shaft. Use a rubber mallet to tap on the outboard
end of the drive shaft if necessary.
NOTE: Take care when installing the drive shaft to
prevent damaging the seal.
3. Slide the rear drive shaft into the rear bearing carrier.
REAR SHAFT
Joint Capacity
40 Grams
Boot Capacity
30 Grams
Boot Capacity
40 Grams
Joint Capacity
30 Grams
CV Joint
Figure 7-28
Plunging
Spring Ring
Gear Side
Boot Kit
Wheel Side
Boot Kit
Joint
Apply
Anti-Seize
NEW
Spring Ring