Joint Assembly (Reduction Gear Side): Removal

NOTE:

Integrated Drive Axle (IDA) requires special grease, so do not add any other type of grease.
When replacing the boot band, it must be a new one.

Remove the IDA.
(Refer to Rear Driveshaft & Axle Assembly - " INTEGRATED DRIVE AXLE (IDA) ")
Remove the reduction gear side large diameter boot band (A) using a flat-head screw driver.

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Broaden the (A) using a flat-head screw driver and push the (B) to remove it.

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Remove the reduction gear side small diameter boot band (A) using a flat-head screw driver.

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Remove the boot (A) from the reduction gear side housing.

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Extend the snap ring (A) from side to side using a snap ring plier.

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Clean the grease inside the hub bearing as much as possible using a clean cloth to locate the snap ring.
Remove the reduction gear side housing (A) while the snap ring is extended.

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NOTE: Do not reuse the snap ring.
Remove reduction gear side boot (A).

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