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DRIVE SHAFT FAX-11 < UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY > C E F G H I J K L M A B FAX N O P 4. Remove the snap ring, then remove the ball cage, steel ball, inner race assembly from the drive shaft. 5. Remove the boot from the drive shaft. Wheel Side 1. Mount the drive shaft in a vise. CAUTION: When mounting the drive shaft in a vise, use copper or aluminum plates between the vise and the drive shaft. 2. Remove the boot bands, then remove the boot from the joint sub-assembly. the threaded part of the joint sub-assembly. Pull the joint sub- assembly off of the drive shaft as shown. NOTE: Align the sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove the joint sub-assembly by pulling directly. CAUTION: • If the joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or more attempts, replace the drive shaft and joint sub- assembly as a set. 4. Remove the boot from the drive shaft. INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY Drive Shaft • Replace the drive shaft if there is any runout, cracking, or other damage. Joint Sub-assembly • Check for any rough rotation or unusual axial looseness. • Clean any foreign material from inside the joint sub-assembly. • Check for any compression scars, cracks, or fractures. CAUTION: If any defective conditions are found in the joint sub-assembly components, replace the entire joint sub-assembly. Sliding Joint Side Housing • Check for any compression scars, cracks, fractures, or unusual wear on the ball rolling surface. • Check for any damage to the drive shaft screws. • Check for any deformation of the boot installation components. Ball Cage • Check the sliding surface for any compression scars, cracks, or fractures. Steel Ball • Check for any compression scars, cracks, fractures, or unusual wear. Inner Race SFA514A SDIA0606E |