Front Driveshaft Boot, Replacing: Disassembling

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-- Remove the front driveshaft. Refer to FRONT DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Clamp the driveshaft with the protective jaws into the vise.

Do not damage the surface of the shaft.

-- Open the large clamp on the driveshaft tube boot.

-- Disconnect the driveshaft tube boot and push back. Pry out the circlip -1- in the driveshaft tube with a tool, or example a screwdriver.

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NOTE:

Before disassembling the driveshaft mark the position of the components to each other. Install in the same position otherwise the imbalance will be excessive and the bearings could get damaged causing rumbling noises.

-- Push back the driveshaft boot until the ball cage is visible. Mark the installed position of all components to each other -1-.

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-- Remove the driveshaft tube.

-- Drive out the cap -2- with an appropriate tool such as a drift -1-.

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NOTE:

Always replace the cap after removing.

-- Remove the ball cage from the hub.

-- Loosen the small clamp and remove the boot from the hub.