Outer CV Joint, Removing

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Fig 1: Hitting Copper Or Brass Mandrel Onto Inner Ring Of Constant Velocity Joint

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-- Clamp The Drive Axle With Protective Jaws In A Vise Clamp.

-- Open Both Clamping Sleeves And Remove Protective Joint Boot From Outer Joint.

-- Strike A Copper Or Brass Drift -A- On CV Joint Inner Race With A Hammer.

-- Remove Joint And Protective Joint Boot.