REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING
Using a screwdriver, remove the rear drive shaft snap ring.
REMOVE NO. 2 REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
Using needle-nose pliers, disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 2 rear drive shaft inboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the No. 2 rear drive shaft inboard joint boot clamp.
SEPARATE REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT BOOT
Separate the rear drive shaft inboard joint boot from the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly.
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY
Remove the grease from the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly.
| *1 | Matchmark |
Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly and rear drive shaft outboard joint shaft assembly.
Note
Do not use a punch for the marks.
Using a screwdriver, remove the drive shaft snap ring from the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly.
Remove the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly from the rear drive shaft outboard joint shaft assembly.
Note
Be careful not to drop the balls.
| *1 | Matchmark |
Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft outboard joint shaft assembly, inner race and ball cage.
Note
Do not use a punch for the marks.
Remove the 8 balls and slide the ball cage toward the outboard joint.
Using a snap ring expander, remove the shaft snap ring.
Using a brass bar and a hammer, remove the inner race from the rear drive shaft outboard joint shaft assembly.
Note
Be careful not to damage the inner race.
Remove the ball cage.
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT BOOT
Remove the rear drive shaft inboard joint boot from the rear drive shaft outboard joint assembly.
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
Using pliers, remove the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE NO. 2 REAR DRIVE SHAFT OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
Using a screwdriver, release the staked part of the No. 2 rear drive shaft outboard joint boot clamp and separate the No. 2 rear drive shaft outboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
Remove the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot from the rear drive shaft outboard joint shaft assembly.
Remove the old grease from the rear drive shaft outboard joint assembly.
Note
Do not disassemble the outboard joint.
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER
Using SST and a press, remove the rear drive shaft dust cover from the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly.
Note
Be careful not to drop the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly. Do not overtighten SST.