Disassembly Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Be careful when removing the clamps to avoid damaging the halfshaft seal cover.

Use side cutters to cut the halfshaft seal cover clamps (2) and the nylon strap (1).

Fig 1: Seal Cover, Clamps & Nylon Strap

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Slide the halfshaft seal cover (1) off of the halfshaft, over the CV joint end.
Check the halfshaft seal cover (1) for rips, tears, worn spots or other damage. Reuse the halfshaft seal cover (1) if there is no damage visible.

Fig 2: Seal Cover

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