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Disassembly (Inner Joint)

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  1. Remove the axle shaft from the vehicle. See AXLE SHAFTS  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
    2. CAUTION: Do not damage the boot.
  2. Remove the boot clamps. See Figure . Slide the inner axle shaft boot off the inner CV joint housing. See Figure .
  3. Separate the CV joint from the CV joint housing. See Figure . Index-mark the shaft and the inner CV joint for correct alignment during assembly. See Figure . Remove the snap ring. See Figure . Remove the CV joint. See Figure .
  4. Remove the inner CV boot from the shaft assembly.
    5. NOTE: The next 2 steps are for replacing the outboard CV joint boot.
  5. Remove the front wheel excluder seal, if necessary by tapping uniformly around the seal to separate it from the joint. See Figure . Discard the seal.
  6. Remove the outer boot clamps. Remove the outboard boot. Check the grease for contamination. See Figure . If the grease is contaminated, clean and inspect the joint for wear. Install a new outer CV joint and interconnecting shaft assembly if worn/damaged.
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