DRIVE AXLE BOOT PROTECTORS DAMAGE INFORMATION

VEHICLES AFFECTED. Front Wheel Drive Vehicles

To prevent accidental damage to the drive axle boots when doing service work on a vehicle in the area of the drive axle, it is recommended that Protectors J-28712 be installed in the boots. Refer to illustration. It is also important that these boot protectors be used when drive axle assembly is removed from a vehicle (transmission removal, etc.).

Beside protecting the boot, the protectors aid in preventing over-extension when removing a drive axle. If a drive axle joint is over-extended, internal parts may fall out and there is a potential for dirt entering the joint which will result in failure of the axle.

Always remember to remove the protectors after the service work is completed.

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