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Driveshaft Inspection
1. Check the inboard boot (A) and the outboard boot
(B) on the driveshaft (C) for cracks, damage, leaking
grease, and loose boot bands (D). If any damage is
found, replace the boot and boot bands.
A
D
2. Turn the driveshaft by hand, and make sure the
splines (E) and joint are not excessively loose.
3. Make sure the driveshaft is not twisted or cracked;
if it is, replace it.
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Driveshafts Removal
Special Tool Required
Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL00200
1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands in the proper locations (see page 1-
17).
3. Remove the wheel nuts and front wheels.
4. Lift up the locking tab (A) on the spindle nut (B),
then remove the nut.
5. If the right driveshaft is removed, drain the MTF
(see page 13-3) or the ATF (see page 14-113). It is
not necessary to drain the transmission fluid when
the left driveshaft is removed (for vehicles with
intermediate shaft).
6. Remove the self-locking nut (A) and 10 mm flange
bolts (B and C), then remove the damper fork (D).
(cont'd)
16-3
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