Drive Axle, Triple Roller Joint AAR3300I: Disassembling

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-- Open both clamps at inner joint and slide back CV boot.

-- Remove joint from drive axle.

-- Remove securing ring.

Fig 1: Identifying Removal Of Circlip Using Pliers

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1 - Pliers (commercially available)

or Circlip Pliers VW161A

-- Insert drive axle in vise.

-- Press the triple roller star off the drive shaft.

-- Pull off CV boot from shaft.

-- Clean shaft, joint and groove for oil seal.

Fig 2: Identifying Triple Roller Star Pressed Off From Driveshaft

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