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Repair Procedures: Removal

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CAUTION:
  • Drive shaft joints require special grease, so do not add any other type of grease.
  • When removing the boot band, the boot band must be brand new.
  1. Remove the Front Driveshaft.

    (Refer to " Removal  ") 

  2. Remove both boot bands from the transaxle side joint.
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  3. Remove the joint stopper ring (B) and the joint housing (C) after separating the transaxle side joint boot (A) in the direction of the arrow.
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  4. Remove the bearing from the spider assembly.
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  5. Use the snap ring pliers to remove the snap ring (A).
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  6. Remove spider assembly (B) from driveshaft using puller (A).
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  7. Remove the transaxle side joint boot (A).
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  8. Clean the spider assembly and joint housing.
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