13. DRIVE TRAIN                                                                            MXU 500IRS


 Inspect the front drive shaft spline for wear
 or damage.
 If any damages are found, replace them with
 a new one.
 Inspect the front drive shaft for bends.
 If any damages are found, replace them with
 a new one.

   Do not attempt to straighten a bent shaft;
   this may dangerously weaken the shaft.




 ASSEMBLY
 Circlip      Case Side Joint


                      Snap Ring         Cage



                                          Boot     Band             Band



                                                             Boot          Band

 Circlip       Band

                                                                                  Front Drive Shaft





    Wash all parts (except for the boots) before assembly,
    clean the inside and outside of the boot with a cloth.
    Do not wash the boots in any commercially available
    degreaser, such as gasoline or kerosene. Washing in a
    degreaser causes deterioration of the boot.




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