CV Joint Boot: Removal

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Remove axle shaft. See DRIVE AXLE SHAFT (LEFT) or DRIVE AXLE SHAFT (RIGHT) . On wheel-side joint, remove clamp securing sleeve on constant velocity joint. See Fig 1 . Remove clamp securing sleeve on shaft. Remove sleeve from joint. Firmly hold shaft and drive inner joint off shaft. See Fig 2 . Remove sleeve from shaft.
On transmission-side joint, remove clip and inner sleeve. See Fig 3 .

Fig 1: Removing Clamp Securing Sleeve On Constant Velocity Joint
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Fig 2: Driving Inner Joint Off Shaft
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Fig 3: Removing Clip & Inner Sleeve
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