FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY > DISASSEMBLY

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HINT:
  1. Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
  2. The procedures listed below are for the LH side.



1. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP


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  1. Using pliers, detach the hooks together and remove the large clamp.

  1. Using a side cutter, cut the small boot clamp.



2. SEPARATE INBOARD JOINT BOOT

  1. Slide the inboard joint boot toward the outboard joint.



3. REMOVE INBOARD JOINT


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  1. Place matchmarks on the tripod, inboard and outboard joints.

    NOTICE:
    Do not punch the marks.

  1. Remove the inboard joint from the outboard joint.



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  1. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

  1. Place matchmarks on the outboard joint and tripod.

    NOTICE:
    Do not punch the marks.



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  1. Using a brass bar and hammer, tap out the tripod from the outboard joint.

    NOTICE:
    Do not tap the rollers.



4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP

  1. Using a side cutter, cut the boot clamps.



5. REMOVE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT

  1. Remove the outboard joint boot from the outboard joint shaft.



6. REMOVE HOLE SNAP RING


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  1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the snap ring.



7. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER


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  1. Using SST and a press, press out the dust cover.

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8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB DUST SEAL


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  1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the dust seal.