DRIVE AXLE BOOT TORN/WORN NEW GREASE KIT AVAILABLE

Models Affected: 1979-1984 Rivieras

Scme 1979 through 1984 Rivieras may experience a torn or worn drive axle boot on either the right or left drive axle shaft. This condition may result from the drive axle grease inside the axle boot reacting with the boot material. In mid-February of 1983, a new grease was released for production. All WDDGM stock currently includes the new grease; the part numbers for drive axle service parts remained the same. Part numbers for grease kits containing the new grease for the inboard and outboard seals are as follows:

1. Grease Service Kit, Outboard P/N 7845010 2. Grease Service Kit, Inboard P/N 7845011

When servicing a drive axle shaft, make certain the old grease is removed from the boot and new grease installed.

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