Outer CV Joint, Removing

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Fig 1: Hitting Copper Or Brass Mandrel Onto Inner Ring Of Constant Velocity Joint

Courtesy of AUDI

-- Clamp the drive axle in a vise with protective covers.

-- Open both clamps and remove the CV boot from the outer joint.

-- Drive out the CV joint from the drive axle with a copper or brass mandrel -A- on the inner ring.

-- Remove joint and CV boot.