FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP

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    1. Using pliers, detach the hooks together and remove the large clamp.

    2. Using a side cutter, cut the small boot clamp.

  2. SEPARATE INBOARD JOINT BOOT


    1. Slide the inboard joint boot toward the outboard joint.

  3. REMOVE INBOARD JOINT

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    1. Place matchmarks on the tripod, inboard and outboard joints.

      Note

      Do not punch the marks.

    2. Remove the inboard joint from the outboard joint.

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      Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

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      Place matchmarks on the outboard joint and tripod.

      Note

      Do not punch the marks.

    5. Using a brass bar and hammer, tap out the tripod from the outboard joint.

      Note

      Do not tap the rollers.

  4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP


    1. Using a side cutter, cut the boot clamps.

  5. REMOVE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT


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

  6. REMOVE HOLE SNAP RING

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    1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the snap ring.

  7. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER

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

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  8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB DUST SEAL

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    1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the dust seal.