Removing a 100 mm Diameter or 108 mm Diameter Inner CV Joint

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Fig 1: Driving Cover Down With Copper Or Brass Drift

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

-- Drive cover down with copper or brass drift.

Fig 2: Secure Drive Axle With Protective Covers In A Vise Clamp

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-- Only open and remove the "small" protective boot clamp.

-- Remove circlip.

Fig 3: Opening Clamps And Pulling Off CV Joint Boot From Inner Joint

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-- Remove the inner CV joint from the drive axle using the special tools illustrated.

Fig 4: Pressing CV Joint Off Of Drive Axle

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-- Remove the CV joint boot from the drive axle.