Dust Boot

zoom45 · 08-03-2008, 08:53 PM

I have been thinking about checking my drive shaft when I pull the rear tire off to change it. How much trouble is it to change the dust boot on the front of the shaft? I read the factory manual but would like an opinion from someone that already did it. Does the shaft slide through the swing arm and come out the back? ???
I had a slight drip on the rear drive assembly that slung a film of oil or grease (black and doesn't smell like gear oil) on the rear wheel. I almost think it is from the grease I put on the splines the last time I changed the tire. My rear drive hub was still full of oil. I think I may have a front drive u-joint going bad. It makes a funny noise at steady cruising speed (50-60) but quits if I pull the clutch in.
Zoom45

08-03-2008, 08:53 PM	#1
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	Dust Boot I have been thinking about checking my drive shaft when I pull the rear tire off to change it. How much trouble is it to change the dust boot on the front of the shaft? I read the factory manual but would like an opinion from someone that already did it. Does the shaft slide through the swing arm and come out the back? ??? I had a slight drip on the rear drive assembly that slung a film of oil or grease (black and doesn't smell like gear oil) on the rear wheel. I almost think it is from the grease I put on the splines the last time I changed the tire. My rear drive hub was still full of oil. I think I may have a front drive u-joint going bad. It makes a funny noise at steady cruising speed (50-60) but quits if I pull the clutch in. Zoom45 __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles Login or Register to Remove Ads
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