FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY


  1. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT SET SETTING SHAFT SNAP RING


    1. A015BSM

      Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring from the inboard joint shaft.

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


    1. Using a side cutter, cut the inboard joint boot setting clamp and remove it.

  3. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT SETTING CLAMP


    1. Using a side cutter, cut the inboard joint boot setting clamp and remove it.

  4. DISCONNECT FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT


    1. A015B2TE01

      Disconnect the inboard joint boot from the inboard joint shaft.

  5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT SHAFT


    1. A0155CWE01

      Place matchmarks on the inboard joint shaft and outboard joint shaft.

      Note

      Do not punch the marks.

    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring from the inboard joint shaft.

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

    4. A015ADME04

      Place matchmarks on the outboard joint shaft, inner race and cage.

      Note

      Do not punch the marks.

    5. Remove the 6 balls.

    6. Slide the cage to the outboard joint side.

    7. A01563U

      Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

    8. A01557T

      Using a brass bar and hammer, tap off the inner race.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the inner race.

    9. Remove the cage.

  6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT


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

  7. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT SETTING CLAMP


    1. Using a side cutter, cut the outboard joint boot setting clamp and remove it.

  8. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT SETTING CLAMP


    1. Using a side cutter, cut the outboard joint boot setting clamp and remove it.

  9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT


    1. A01570EE01

      Remove the outboard joint boot from the outboard joint shaft.

  10. REMOVE DUST SEAL

    A0157OW

    1. Fix the outboard joint shaft assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. Using a screwdriver and a hammer, remove the dust seal.

  11. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH


    1. A015ARLE01

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

      SST
      09950-00020

      Note

      Do not drop the inboard joint shaft.