89 mm or 94 mm Outer CV Joint, Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Outer CV Joint, Pressing Off

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

-- Open the clamps.

-- Slide back protective boot.

-- Drive CV joint from drive axle using a drift -A-.

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

-- If installed, remove the plate spring, refer to -item 4- Plate Spring (See Figure).

-- Remove joint and protective joint boot.

Fig 2: Circlip Groove And Protective Boot Groove -Arrows-

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-- Remove the circlip -1-.