Rear Axle Shafts: Disassembly
Remove inner CV joint boot clamps using screwdriver. DO NOT damage boot. Slide boot away from inner joint. Remove circlip from outer race. See Figure . Remove outer race. Remove balls. Remove snap ring. Slide inner race off shaft. Remove cage. Wrap shaft splines with tape to avoid damage to outer boot. Remove outer boot clamps and boot. DO NOT disassemble outer CV joint.
NOTE:
DO NOT disassemble outer CV joint. If outer CV joint is defective, replace axle shaft as an assembly.