Outer CV Joint, 88 Mm Diameter Or 98 Mm Diameter: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Outer CV Joint, Pressing Off

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-- Secure the drive axle with protective covers in a vise clamp.

-- Open the clamps.

-- Slide back protective boot.

-- Remove the CV joint from the drive axle using a drift -A-.

Drift -A- must be installed exactly on the triple roller star of the CV joint.

-- Remove joint and protective joint boot.

Fig 2: Circlip

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-- Remove the circlip -1-.