13. DRIVE TRAIN                                                              MXU 500IRS


 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
 REOMVAL/INSPECTION/
 INSTALLATION

 REMOVAL

 Remove the steering knuckle (refer to the
 "STEERING KNUCKLE
 REMOVAL/INSPECTION/
 INSTALLATION" section in the chapter
 14).
                                                 Front CVJ ASSY

 Remove the front CVJ ASSY from front
 ASSY gear case.
 SIEP 1:Drain gear oil
 SIEP 2:Pushing and pulling the front ASSY
 CVJ from front ASSY gear case .




 INSPECTION
                                                 Spline              Boots    Spline

 Inspect the boots, circlip and boot bands for
 wear or damage.
 If any damages are found, replace them with
 new ones.

 Inspect the double off-set joint spline for
 wear or damage.                                             Bands               Circlip
 If any damages are found, replace them with
 new ones.



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