Disassembly

DRIVE SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP






(a) Using a screwdriver, disclamp the inboard joint boot clamp.
(b) Using the same manner to the inboard joint small boot clamp.
2. SEPARATE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
3. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY






(a) Place matchmarks on the tripod, inboard and outboard joint shafts.
NOTE: Do not punch the marks.

(b) Remove the inboard joint from the outboard joint shaft.






(c) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.






(d) Place matchmarks on the outboard joint shaft and tripod.
NOTE: Do not punch the marks.

(e) Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the tripod from the drive shaft.
NOTE: Do not tap the roller.

4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP






(a) Using a screwdriver, disclamp the outboard joint boot clamps.
HINT: If the outboard joint boot clamps that have been replaced, use a side cutter to remove them.

(b) Using the same manner to the outboard joint small boot clamp.
5. REMOVE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
6. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE INNER SHAFT OUTER SHAFT SNAP RING






(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
7. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER






(a) Using SST and a press, remove the dust cover.
SST: 09950-00020
8. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE OIL SEAL






(a) Using a screwdriver and a hammer, remove the oil seal.