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Removal (With Rear CV Joint)

  1. Remove exhaust assembly and heat shield. Remove exhaust assembly mounting brackets. On models with joint disc, remove 3 bolts and disconnect joint disc at transmission. See Figure . Unbolt CV joint at differential. Unbolt drive shaft center mount.
    CAUTION: DO NOT allow drive shaft to fall into joints. Rubber collar can become squeezed, or joints may be damaged.
  2. Lower drive shaft at center mount. Pull off centering pin at transmission or differential (if equipped). Remove drive shaft.
CAUTION: DO NOT damage CV joint seal.