Outer CV Joint, Removing

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-- Clamp the drive axle in a vise with jaw protectors.

-- Fold back the boot.

-- Align the Puller - Driveshaft:T10382 so that the flat side of the Puller - Driveshaft - Removing Plate:T10382/1 faces the Puller - Driveshaft - Spindles:T10382/2 .

-- Attach the Puller - Drive Axle:T10382 to the Slide Hammer Set:VW 771 .

-- Remove the CV joint from the drive axle using the Puller - Driveshaft:T10382 and Slide Hammer Set:VW 771 .

Fig 1: Identifying Outer CV Joint

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Puller - Drive Axle - Removing Plate:T10382/1
Puller - Drive Axle - Spindles:T10382/2

Outer CV Joint, Installing

-- Install the new circlips.

-- Slide the new CV boot onto the drive axle if necessary.

-- Use a plastic mallet to install it on the shaft until the circlip engages.