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Front Drive Shaft: Disassembly

  1. Place alignment marks on the shaft assembly and outer race.
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  2. Remove the boot band (large) and boot band (small) and move the boot (IN side) to the central side of the shaft assembly.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot (IN side).
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  3. Remove the snap ring, and remove the outer race.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the bearing.
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  4. Remove the grease and place alignment marks on the bearing and trunnion.
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  5. Remove the bearing.
  6. Wipe off the grease and place alignment marks on the trunnion and shaft assembly.
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  7. Remove the snap ring and remove the trunnion.
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  8. Remove the boot (IN side).
    CAUTION: Be sure to wrap the shaft assembly splines with vinyl tape, etc. to protect the boot (IN side) from scratches.
  9. Remove the O-ring from the shaft assembly.
  10. Remove the boot band (large) and boot band (small) and remove the boot (OUT side).
    CAUTION: Be sure to wrap the shaft assembly splines with vinyl tape, etc. to protect the boot (OUT side) from scratches.
    NOTE: Rzeppa constant velocity joint cannot be disassembled.
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  11. Clean each part.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to erase the alignment marks.