Removing The Outer CV Joint

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

-- Fold back boot.

-- Align the :T10382  so that the flat side of the :T10382/1  faces the :T10382/2  .

-- Attach the :T10382  to the :VW771  .

-- Remove the CV joint from the drive axle using the :T10382  and :VW771  .

1. :T10382/1 
2. :T10382/2 

If installed, installed location of the spring washer and thrust washer on outer joint

1  - Plate Spring

2  - Spacer ring (plastic)

-- Install the new circlips.

-- Slide new CV boot onto drive axle if necessary.

-- Use a plastic hammer to install it on the shaft until the locking ring locks secure.

DISASSEMBLING: 

-- Open both clamps at inner joint and slide back CV boot.

-- Remove joint from drive axle.

-- Remove securing ring.

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1  - Pliers (commercially available)

-- Insert drive axle in vise.

-- Press the triple roller star off the drive shaft.

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-- Pull off CV boot from shaft.

-- Clean shaft, joint and groove for oil seal.

ASSEMBLING: 

-- Slide small clamp for joint protective boot onto shaft.

-- Slide CV boot onto shaft.

-- Slide joint piece onto shaft.