Outer CV Joint, Removing
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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.