DRIVE AXLE BOOT PROTECTOR J-TOOL MODIFICATION

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1986 'E' and 'K' Models

An outer joint drive axle boot protector should be used for all service procedures which require the lower ball joint to be disconnected from the knuckle using special tool J-34505 on 1986 'E' and 'K' cars. This protector will prevent the boot clamp from being damaged. Damage to a clamp may not be visible, but can cause a leak and may eventually result in a drive axle joint failure.

Dealers currently have boot protector J-34754 in their essential tool inventory. This tool can be used for the above application if it is modified as shown in Figure 1. The identations can be removed using diagonal cutters and can then be trimmed using a sharp knife.

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