Triple-rotor joint AAR 3300i, disassembling and assembling: Disassembling

• Open clamp on joint and slide back protective boot.
• Open clamp on shaft and slide back joint protective boot.
• Pull the joint off the axle shaft.

Fig 1: Removing Circlip Using Pliers

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• Remove circlip.

1 - Pliers (commercially available) VW 161 A

• Place driveshaft into the press.

Fig 2: Pressing Off The Triple Roller Star From The Driveshaft

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• Press off the triple roller star from the driveshaft.
• Pull protective boot off shaft.
• Clean shaft, joint and groove for oil seal.