Disassembly [12/2012 - 08/2014]: Procedure

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1. for One Touch Type:

   Using a screwdriver, remove the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp LH as shown in the illustration.

2. for Claw Engagement Type:

   Using needle-nose pliers, remove the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp LH as shown in the illustration.

HINT: 

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

HINT: 

Use the same procedure described for the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp LH.

HINT: 

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

1. Disconnect the front axle inboard joint boot from the front drive inboard joint assembly.

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1. Remove any old grease from the front drive inboard joint assembly LH.
2. Put matchmarks on the front drive inboard joint assembly LH and front drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH.
   NOTE:

   Do not use a punch to make the matchmarks.

3. Remove the front drive inboard joint assembly LH from the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH.

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   Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

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   Matchmark

   Put matchmarks on the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH and tripod joint.

   NOTE:

   Do not use a punch to make the matchmarks.

6. Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the tripod joint from the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH.
   NOTE:

   Do not tap the rollers.

7. Remove the front axle inboard joint boot.

HINT: 

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

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1. for One Touch Type:

   Using a screwdriver, remove the front drive shaft damper clamp LH as shown in the illustration.

2. for Claw Engagement Type:

   Using needle-nose pliers, remove the front drive shaft damper clamp LH as shown in the illustration.

HINT: 

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

1. Remove the front drive shaft damper LH from the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH.

HINT: 

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

1. for TMMC Made:
   1. Using pliers, remove the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp LH as shown in the illustration.

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2. except TMMC Made:
   1. Using a screwdriver, remove the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp LH as shown in the illustration.

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HINT: 

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

HINT: 

Use the same procedure described for the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp LH.

HINT: 

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

1. Remove the front axle outboard joint boot from the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.
2. Remove any old grease from the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.

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1. Using SST and a press, remove the front drive shaft dust cover LH.
   • SST: 09950-00020 
   NOTE:

   Be careful not to drop the front drive inboard joint assembly LH.

HINT: 

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

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1. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

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   Using SST and a press, remove the front drive shaft bearing from the front drive inboard joint assembly RH.

   • SST: 09527-10011 
   NOTE:

   Be careful not to drop the front drive inboard joint assembly RH.