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Removal & Disassembly

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  1. Place the drive shaft on a suitable workbench. DO NOT damage the tube. Remove the drive shaft slip yoke from the drive shaft. Index mark the drive shaft and drive shaft slip yoke. See Figure . Cut and discard the drive shaft slip yoke boot clamps.
  2. Remove the drive shaft slip yoke from the drive shaft. Remove the slip yoke boot from the drive shaft. Inspect the boot for damage. Replace the drive shaft boot as necessary. See DRIVE SHAFT BOOT  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Inspect the lubricant on the drive shaft splines and in the drive shaft slip yoke for contamination. If contaminated, inspect the drive shaft splines and the drive shaft slip yoke for wear. Install NEW components as necessary.
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