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For 1990-2009 cars only

DRIVE AXLE BOOT PROTECTORS DAMAGE INFORMATION

MODELS AFFECEED: ALL FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES

To prevent accidental damage to the drive axle boots when doing service work on a vehicle in the area of the drive axle, it is recommended that Protectors J-28712 be installed in the boots. Refer to illustration. It is also important that these boot protectors be used when drive axle assembly is removed from a vehicle (transmission removal, etc.).

Beside protecting the boot, the protectors aid in preventing over-extension when removing a drive axle. If a drive axle joint is over-extended, internal parts may fall out and there is a potential for dirt entering joint which will result in failure of the axle.

Always remember to remove the protectors after the service work is completed.


Object Number: 92096  Size: MF

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