FINAL DRIVE 12-57
Rear Axle
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Compress the axle assembly to the specified length while
relieving the air pressure inside the inboard boot.
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Hold the axle at this setting.
Standard Length of Assembling:
Outboard: 216.2 mm (8.51 in.) [A]
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Open the edge of the boot in order to equalize the air
pressures.
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Tighten the large band [A] and bend the tangs securely to
hold down the end of the band.
Maximum Outside Diameter of Band: 80.2 mm (3.16 in.)
(After tightening the outside diameter)
Inboard Joint Boot Removal
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Remove:
Rear Axle (see Rear Axle Removal)
Boot Bands [A]
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Scrap the removed boot bands.
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Slide the joint boot toward the outboard joint.
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Remove the retaining ring [A].
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Separate to the axle shaft.
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Remove the steel balls [A].
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Slide the cage [B] toward the outboard joint.
