Repair Procedures: Disassembly

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NOTE:

Special grease must be applied to the driveshaft joint. Do not substitute with another type of grease.
The boot band should be replaced with a new one.

Remove the Front Driveshaft.
(Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")
Remove the housing circlip (B) from the driveshaft spline (A).

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Remove both boot bands from the TJ housing.

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Remove the TJ housing (A).

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NOTE:
- Make alignment marks (D) on spider roller assembly (A), TJ housing (B), and shaft spline (C) to aid reassembly.
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Remove the snap ring (A) from the shaft.

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Remove the spider assembly (B) from the driveshaft (A) using the puller.

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Clean the spider assembly.
Remove the TJ boot (A).
NOTE:
- For reusing the boot (A), wrap tape (B) around the driveshaft splines (C) to protect the boot (A).
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