Removal

REMOVAL





1. Remove the halfshaft from the vehicle. Half Shaft - Removal.




2. Remove the outer C/V boot retaining clamp (2) from the axle halfshaft.
3. Remove the inner C/V boot retaining clamp (1) from the C/V joint housing.




4. Clamp the axle halfshaft in a vise.

CAUTION: Insure to use a vise that is equipped with protective caps on the jaws of the vise to prevent any damage to the axle halfshaft.

5. Remove the C/V boot from the outer C/V joint housing and slide it down the axle halfshaft.
6. Wipe away the grease to expose the outer C/V joint and the halfshaft.




7. Using a soft-faced hammer sharply hit the end of the C/V joint housing to dislodge the housing from the internal circlip on the axle halfshaft.
8. Slide the outer C/V joint off the end of the halfshaft.




9. Slide the C/V boot off of the axle halfshaft.
10. Thoroughly clean and inspect the outer C/V joint assembly for any signs of excessive wear.