Rear Driveshaft Disassembly and Reassembly (AWD): Disassembly

NOTE: 

• Where icon is shown, for further information continue to the information below.
• Make marks on the disassembled parts to be able to reassemble them in their original positions.
• Be careful not to damage the boot.
• Use the bands included in the boot set.

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	Detailed information, notes, and precautions
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1. Boot Bands - Remove

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   1. Lift up the tabs (A) using a flat-tipped screwdriver.

2. Outboard Joint - Remove

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   1. Slide the outboard boot (A) partially toward the inboard joint side. 2. Wipe off the grease to expose the driveshaft and the outboard joint inner race.

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   3. Make a mark (A) on the driveshaft (B) at the same level as the outboard joint end (C).

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   4. Securely clamp the driveshaft in a bench vise with the wood blocks. 5. Remove the outboard joint (A) using the 22 x 1.5 mm threaded adapter and a commercially available 5/8"-18 UNF slide hammer (B). NOTE:  Check inside of the outboard joint and on the serrations for wear and tear. 6. Remove the driveshaft from the bench vise.

3. Stop Ring - Remove
4. Outboard Boot - Remove

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   NOTE: 

   • Check the outboard boot (A) for cracks and damage. If any damage is found, replace the outboard boot.
   • Wrap the splines on the driveshaft (B) with vinyl tape (C) to prevent damaging the outboard boot.
5. Inboard Joint - Remove

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   1. Remove the snap ring (A). 2. Make marks (B) on the bearing retainer (C) and the inboard joint (D) to identify the locations of the bearing retainer to the grooves in the inboard joint. 3. Remove the inboard joint and place it on a clean shop towel (E). Be careful not to drop the steel balls when separating them from the inboard joint.

6. Circlip - Remove
7. Bearing Retainer and Bearing Race - Remove

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   1. Make marks (A) on the bearing retainer (B), the bearing race (C) and the driveshaft (D) to identify the position of the bearing retainer and the bearing race on the shaft. 2. Remove the bearing race and the steel balls (E). NOTE:  If necessary, use a commercially available bearing puller.

8. Inboard Boot - Remove

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   NOTE: 

   • Check the inboard boot (A) for cracks and damage. If any damage is found, replace the inboard boot.
   • Wrap the splines on the driveshaft (B) with vinyl tape (C) to prevent damaging the inboard boot.