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Disassembly (Paseo & Tercel)

  1. Remove boot clamps and slide boots away from joints. Paint reference marks on inboard joint tulip, tripod joint and axle shaft for reassembly reference. See Figure. Remove inboard joint tulip from axle shaft.
    NOTE: Manufacturer does not recommend overhaul of outboard joint assembly.
  2. Remove outer snap ring retaining tripod joint on axle shaft. Paint reference marks on tripod joint and axle shaft. Using a hammer and brass drift, tap tripod joint from axle shaft. DO NOT tap on roller of tripod joint during removal.
  3. On right axle shaft, remove boot and damper from axle shaft. See Figure. On all axle shafts, remove boots from axle shaft. Using a press and bearing splitter, press dust cover from inboard joint tulip (if necessary).