Disassembling the constant velocity joint

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Fig 1: Bending Up Collar On Constant Velocity Joint

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Mark up the position of the drive shaft in relation to the constant velocity joint. Bend up the collar on the constant velocity joint so that the tripod joint can be extracted.

Pull the shaft out of the constant velocity joint.

Remove the needle bearings from the tripod.

Mark up the bearings in relation to the tripod.