DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SERVICE INFORMATION
SERVICE INFORMATION
If a Drive Shaft (Axle Shaft) Boot on an APPLIED VEHICLE is found to be leaking grease,
AND
There is no abnormal noise or obvious CV Joint risk due to water intrusion and/or complete
grease loss, check for REPAIR KIT-DUST BOOT (CV Joint Boot Kit) availability.
ï?· If there is a REPAIR KIT-DUST BOOT (CV Joint Boot Kit) available for the vehicle
being repaired, do NOT replace the axle. Install a new boot kit following the
procedure in the ESM.
o Refer to the ESM: TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE > FRONT AXLE >
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT
o If the complete axle (drive shaft) is replaced when only a new boot is required,
the over-repair may be charged back to the dealer.
ï?· If there is NOT a REPAIR KIT-DUST BOOT (CV Joint Boot Kit) available for the
vehicle being repaired, refer to the ESM for further diagnostic information.
IMPORTANT: When servicing vehicles with staked axle nuts, refer to NTB21-013 to
prevent Drive Shaft thread damage.
