26 11 160 Replacing Constant-Velocity Joint For Propeller Shaft: Notes

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Removing Joint:

Remove and install complete propeller shaft, refer to 26 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING PROPELLER SHAFT - VERSION WITH REAR CONSTANT-VELOCITY JOINT

Remove hose clamp.

Fig 1: Removing Hose Clamp

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Lift out circlip (1).

Fig 2: Replacing Circlip

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