Drive shaft, installing

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Fig 1: Checking Drive Shafts

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NOTE:

Ensure that a new expander ring is used.

Remove the seal plug.
Install the drive shaft in the gearbox.

CAUTION:

Do not damage the drive shaft boot and sealing ring in the gearbox.

Press in the drive shaft properly.

Check that the drive shaft is properly locked into place in the differential gear. Do this by carefully pulling the drive shaft constant velocity joint.