Axle Shaft Boots: Removal

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Remove axle shaft. See AXLE SHAFTS . Press off sealing cover. See Fig 1 . Remove hose clamps. Remove cap and dust cover. Remove circlip. See Fig 2 . Press spline shaft out of CV joint.

CAUTION: DO NOT disassemble CV joint.

Check CV joint for dirt or damage. Replace CV joint as necessary. Unfasten hose clamps from CV boot. Pull boot off splined shaft.

Fig 1: Removing Sealing Cover

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Fig 2: Removing Circlip

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