J.D. 1070 compact drive shaft problem

[Thibs53]

Thibs23 here and new to the sight,

Have a tech question about my 1996 J.D. tractor, Heard grinding noise in my 1070 around the MFWD drive shaft area , removed drive shaft and found 8 of the 12 steel balls missing and needing replacement, looks like the 12 steel balls and the 2 rubber boots should be replaced, are there any other parts that are recommended to be replaced when this problem occurs. Upon inspection, I see nothing worn or destroyed, wondering if the seals should be changed? Thanks in advance!

 

[beenthere]

:welcome: to TBN.

Do you have the service tech manual for that tractor?

 

[Thibs53]

:welcome: to TBN.

Do you have the service tech manual for that tractor?

I do but I does not say much about suggestions of part replacement other than what is obvious, wondering if the seals should be changed, and/or anything else?