FWD Drive Axle - Boot Protectors

Number: 84-28

Section: 4D (III)

Date: Nov., 1983
Subject: DRIVE AXLE BOOT PROTECTORS FOR FRONT WHEEL VEHICLES


Model and Year: 1980-84 CITATIONS, 1982-84 CAVALIERS AND CELEBRITYS

Drive Axle Boot Protectors:

TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS


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 on 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.