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CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT REPAIR (Con’t).
b.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and flammable. Always wear
protective goggles and gloves and use only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes, and clothes and DO NOT breathe vapors. DO NOT
use near open flame or excessive heat. The solvent’s flash point is
100°F-138°F (38°C-59°C). If you become dizzy while using cleaning
solvent, immediately get fresh air and medical help, if solvent contacts
eyes, immediately wash your eyes with water and get medical aid.
1 .
Clean front propeller shaft yoke, link yoke, and end of front propeller shaft (5) with dry
cleaning solvent.
2 .
Inspect ball seat insert bushing in front propeller shaft yoke (1) for wear. Replace front
propeller shaft yoke if worn.
3.
Inspect centering ball stud for damage. Replace front propeller shaft (5) if damaged.
c .
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION
Ensure that centering ball (15) is fully seated. Failure to follow this caution
may result in damage to constant velocity joint,
1. Place new centering ball (15) on stud.
Drive new centering ball onto stud
until centering ball seats flush against
shoulder at base of stud. Apply a light
coat of grease, provided in kit, to
centering ball.
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