Inspection After Removal

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Move joint up/down, left/right, and in the axial directions. Check for motion that is not smooth and for significant looseness.
Check boot for cracks, damage, and leakage of grease.

Fig 1: Checking Boot For Cracks, Damage And Leakage Of Grease
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Disassemble drive shaft and exchange malfunctioning part if there is a non-standard condition.