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Front Drive Shaft: Disassembly

NOTE:

OUT side joint (Rzeppa constant velocity joint) and boot (OUT side) cannot be disassembled. 

  1. Place alignment marks (A) on the shaft assembly and outer race.
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  2. Remove the boot band (large) and boot band (small) and move the boot (IN side) to the central side of the shaft assembly.
    CAUTION:

    Be careful not to damage the boot (IN side). 

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  3. Remove the circlip, and remove the outer race.
    CAUTION:

    Be careful not to drop the bearing. 

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  4. Remove the grease and place identification marks on the bearing and trunnion.
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  5. Remove the bearing.
  6. Wipe off the grease and place alignment marks (A) on the trunnion and shaft assembly.
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  7. Remove the snap ring and remove the trunnion.
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  8. Remove the boot (IN side).
    CAUTION:

    Be sure to wrap the shaft assembly splines with vinyl tape, etc. to protect the boot (IN side) from scratches. 

  9. Remove the O-ring from the shaft assembly.
  10. Clean each part.
    CAUTION:

    Be careful not to erase the identification and alignment marks. 

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