Kawasaki Diesel MULE 4010 TRANS 4x4 (KAF950G9). Manual - part 80
12-42 FINAL DRIVE
Drive Shaft and Axles
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Compress the axle assembly to the specified length while
relieving the air pressure inside the boot.
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Hold the axle at this setting.
Standard Length of Assembling:
Outboard
210..3 mm (8.280 in.) [A]
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Slightly open [A] the larger diameter end of the joint boot
to equalize the air pressure inside the boot.
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Pinch the boot bands [A] with a suitable tool [B] to install
them.
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Compress the suitable tool with a vice, if necessary.
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Be sure the outside diameter of the band [A] is less than
the maximum diameter.
Maximum Outside Diameter of Band: 68.9 mm (2.71 in.)
Ball Bearing Inspection
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Since the ball bearings are made to extremely close toler-
ances, the wear must be judged by feel rather than mea-
surement. Clean each bearing in a high flash-point sol-
vent, dry it (do not spin the bearing while it is dry), and oil
it with engine oil.
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Spin [A] the bearing by hand to check its condition.
If the bearing [B] is noisy, does not spin smoothly, or has
any rough spots, replace it.