FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY


  1. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP


    1. Hold the drive shaft lightly in a vise between aluminum plates.

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      Using pliers, remove the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.

  2. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP


    1. Remove the front axle inboard joint boot clamp.

      Tech Tips

      Perform the same procedures described for the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp.

  3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT

  4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY


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      *a Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the tripod and the inboard and outboard joint shafts.

      Note

      Do not punch the marks.

    2. Remove the inboard joint from the outboard joint shaft.

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      Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

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      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the outboard joint shaft and tripod.

      Note

      Do not punch the marks.

    5. Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the tripod from the drive shaft.

      Note

      Do not tap the roller.

  5. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP


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      Using a screwdriver, remove the outboard joint boot clamps.

      Tech Tips

      If the outboard joint boot clamps that have been replaced are installed to the drive shaft, use a side cutter to remove them.

  6. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP


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      Using pliers, remove the boot clamp as shown in the illustration.

  7. REMOVE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT

  8. REMOVE SHAFT SNAP RING


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      Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.

  9. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER


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      Using SST and a press, remove the dust cover.

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