Note
When using a vise, place aluminum plates between the part and vise.
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH
Using needle-nose pliers, disconnect the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp LH as shown in the illustration.
DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
DISCONNECT FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH
Using pliers, disconnect the front axle inboard joint boot clamp LH as shown in the illustration.
DISCONNECT FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
DISCONNECT FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
Disconnect the front axle inboard joint boot.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT LH
Remove any old grease from the front drive inboard joint LH.
| *a | Matchmark |
Put matchmarks on the front drive inboard joint LH and front drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH.
Note
Do not use a punch to make the matchmarks.
Remove the front drive inboard joint LH.
Using a snap ring expander, remove the shaft snap ring.
| *a | Matchmark |
Put matchmarks on the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH and tripod joint.
Note
Do not use a punch to make the matchmarks.
Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the tripod joint.
Note
Do not tap the rollers.
Remove the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp LH, front axle inboard joint boot and front axle inboard joint boot clamp LH.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER CLAMP LH
Using pliers, remove the front drive shaft damper clamp LH as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER LH
Remove the front drive shaft damper LH.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH
Using pliers, remove the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp LH as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH
Using pliers, remove the front axle outboard joint boot clamp LH as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
Remove the front axle outboard joint boot.
Remove any old grease from the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH
Using SST and a press, remove the front drive shaft dust cover LH.
Note
Be careful not to drop the front drive inboard joint LH.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.