Remove the Inner CV Joint

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-- Clamp the drive axle with protective jaws in a vise clamp.

-- Drive cover down with copper or brass drift.

-- Drive cap down with copper or brass drift.

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-- Only open and remove the "small" protective boot clamp.

-- Remove circlip.

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-- Press inner CV joint off of drive axle with special tool shown in illustration.

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-- Remove the CV joint boot from the drive axle.