DRIVE AXLE SEALS REVISED DESIGN IDENT-P/N

VEHICLES AFFECTED: Late 1984 and 1985 'E' & 'K' Series Vehicles --------------------------------------------

New 1985 drive axle boot seals were phased into production of the 'E' & 'K' Series in June of 1984. The new seals have six (6) convolutes; the original seals had three (3) convolutes. The new seals are held in place with a strap type clamp. Installation of the clamp requires use of Drive Axle Boot Clamp tool no. J-34773 or equivalent. See figure 1. Kent-Moore Drive Axle Boot Clamp, tool no. J-34773, will be part of the 1985 Special Tool Program.

The drive axle assembly and some components are new for 1985 in conjunction with the new boot seals. Individual part numbers will be listed in WDDGM catalogue updates.

The following is a partial list of part numbers:

Description Part No. ----------- -------- R.H. Shaft Assembly 7844064 L.H. Shaft Assembly 7844065 Boot Seal Pkg. - Outboard 7844066 (Includes clamps & grease) Boot Seal Pkg. - Iriboard 7844067 (Includes clamps & grease) Clamps Only 7843557 7843742

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