Front Drive Shaft: Disassembly

Place alignment marks on the shaft and outer race.

Fig 1: Identifying Marks On Shaft And Outer Race
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Remove the PTJ boot band and boot.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot.

Fig 2: Removing PTJ Boot Band And Boot
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Remove the snap ring from PTJ outer race.

Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring From PTJ Outer Race
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Remove the PTJ outer race from shaft assembly.
Wipe off grease.
CAUTION: The grease is a special type of grease. Do not mix with other grease.
Place alignment marks on the roller kit and trunnion.

Fig 4: Identifying Marks On Roller Kit And Trunnion
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Remove the roller kit from trunnion.
CAUTION: Be careful with the roller kit position.
Place alignment marks on the trunnion and shaft.

Fig 5: Identifying Marks On Trunnion And Shaft
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Remove the snap ring and trunnion.

Fig 6: Removing Snap Ring
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CAUTION: Be sure to wrap shaft splines with vinyl tape to protect the boot from scratches.
Remove the PTJ boot.
NOTE: The BJ is a non-disassembly part, so the axle disassembly stops here.