Inboard Joint Side

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Remove the boot bands. Be careful not to damage the boot.
- If the boot band is a double loop type (A), lift up the band end (B), and push it into the chip (C).
- If the boot band is a low profile type (D), pinch the boot band using commercially available boot band pliers (E).
- If the boot band is an ear clamp type (F), lift up the three tabs (G) using a screwdriver.
Double loop type

Fig 1: Pushing Clip (Double Loop Type)
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Low profile type

Fig 2: Pinching Boot Band (Low Profile Type)
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Ear clamp type

Fig 3: Lifting Up Tabs Using Screwdriver (Ear Clamp Type)
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Make marks (A) on each roller (B) and the inboard joint (C) to identify the locations of the rollers to the grooves in the inboard joint.
NOTE: Do not engrave or scribe any makes on the rolling surface.

Fig 4: Identifying Marks On Roller And Inboard Joint
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Remove the inboard joint on a clean shop towel (D).
Remove the circlip (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Marks On Spider Or Rollers And Driveshaft
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Make marks (B) on the spider and rollers (C) and the driveshaft (D) to identify the position of the spider on the shaft.
Remove the spider and rollers.
NOTE: If necessary, use a commercially available bearing puller while being careful not to damage the spider.
Wrap the splines on the driveshaft with vinyl tape (A) to prevent damaging the inboard boot.

Fig 6: Identifying Driveshaft With Vinyl Tape
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Remove the inboard boot. Be careful not to damage the boot.
Remove the vinyl tape.