Handling Front Drive Halfshafts

Special care should be taken when removing/installing and assembling/disassembling front drive halfshafts. The following points should be observed:

• The inner tripod joint must not be bent at more than 18 degrees.
• Check polished surfaces and splines for damage.
• Do not allow the boots to come into contact with sharp edges, the engine when it is hot or the exhaust system.
• Do not drop the front drive halfshaft as this can damage the inside of the boots without any signs of damage showing on the outside.
• Do not use front drive halfshafts as levering tools for the installation of other components. The front drive halfshafts must always hang freely.
• The tripod joint can be damaged by knocks outside the joint housing.