1. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:

Move the drive shaft while keeping it level.

(a) Check if there is excessive play in the outboard joint.

(b) Check if the inboard joint shaft slides smoothly in the thrust direction.

(c) Check if there is excessive play in the radial direction of the inboard joint shaft.

(d) Check the boots for damage.

(e) Check that the 2 boots are not stretched or contracted when the drive shaft is at standard length. Standard drive shaft length: 583 mm (1.91 ft.) If the boots are stretched or contracted, correct them.