PROCEDURE
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH
Using a screwdriver, remove the hole snap ring.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH
Using needle-nose pliers, remove the inboard joint boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH
Using pliers, remove the inboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
Remove the boot from the inboard joint.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY LH
Remove any old grease from the inboard joint.
| *1 | Matchmark |
Put matchmarks on the inboard joint tulip and outboard joint shaft.
Note
Do not punch the marks.
Remove the inboard joint from the outboard joint shaft.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE INNER SHAFT INNER SHAFT SNAP RING LH
Using a snap ring expander, remove the shaft snap ring.
| *1 | Matchmark |
Put matchmarks on the outboard joint shaft and tripod.
Using a brass bar and hammer, tap off the tripod from the outboard joint shaft.
Note
Do not tap the rollers.
Remove the inboard joint boot and inboard joint boot clamp.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE INNER SHAFT INNER SHAFT SNAP RING RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER SETTING CLAMP RH
Using pliers, remove the drive shaft damper clamp as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER RH
Remove the front drive shaft damper from the outboard joint shaft.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH
Using pliers, remove the outboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH
Using pliers, remove the outboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
Remove the outboard joint boot from the outboard joint shaft.
Remove any old grease from the outboard joint.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH
Using SST and a press, press out the inboard joint to remove the dust cover.
Note
Be careful not to drop the inboard joint.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.