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Axle Shafts: Disassembly

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  1. Using screwdriver, remove inboard joint boot clamps. Separate inboard joint boot from joint.
  2. Paint alignment marks on tripod and inboard and outboard joint shafts. DO NOT punch marks.
  3. Remove inboard joint from outboard joint shaft.
  4. Using snap ring expander, remove the tripod retaining snap ring from axle shaft.
  5. Paint alignment marks on left outboard joint shaft and tripod. DO NOT punch marks.
  6. Using a brass bar and a hammer, remove tripod from front drive shaft assembly. DO NOT tap roller.
  7. Use side cutter to cut left axle shaft damper clamp and remove it. Remove damper. See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Exploded View of Axle Shaft Disassembly
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  8. Remove outboard joint boot clamps using side cutter. Remove clamps.
  9. Remove outboard joint boot.
  10. Remove axle shaft hole snap ring using screwdriver.
  11. Mounting axle shaft in soft jaw vise. Using bearing remover tool and press, remove left axle inboard joint dust cover.
  12. Using press, remove right axle shaft inboard joint dust cover.
  13. Using bearing remover tool and press, remove axle shaft dust cover.
  14. Using snap ring pliers, remove axle shaft hole snap ring.
  15. Using press, remove front axle bearing.
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