Inspection After Disassembly

Shaft

Check shaft for runout, cracks, or other damage. Replace if necessary.

Joint Sub-Assembly (Wheel Side)

Check the following:

• Joint sub-assembly for rough rotation and excessive axial looseness.
• The inside of the joint sub-assembly for entry of foreign material.
• Joint sub-assembly for compression scars, cracks, and fractures inside of joint sub-assembly.

Replace joint sub-assembly if there are any non-standard conditions of components.

Housing and Spider assembly (Front Final Drive side)

Replace housing and spider assembly if there is scratching or wear of housing roller contact surface or spider roller contact surface.