Check the driveshaft boots for damage and deterioration.
Check the splines for wear and damage.
Check the ball joints for wear and operating condition.
Check the D.O.J. outer race, inner race, cage and balls for rust or damage.
Check the splines for wear.
Check for water, foreign material, or rust in the B.J. boot.
When the B.J. assembly is to be reused, do not wipe out the grease. Check that there are no foreign substances in the grease. If necessary, cleanthe B.J. assembly and replace the grease.