JOINT SHAFT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY [L8, LF, L3]

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.

2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Joint Shaft Disassembly Note

1. Disassemble the joint shaft using the SST.

Dust Seal (Differential Side), Bearing Disassembly Note

When the bearing remains on the bracket

1. Remove the bearing and the dust seals (both differential side and wheel side) using the SSTs.

When the bearing remains on the shaft

1. Remove the bearing from the joint shaft using the SST.

Dust Seal (Wheel Side) Assembly Note

1. Apply grease to the new dust seal lip.

2. Install the new dust seal (wheel side) using the SSTs.

Bearing Assembly Note

1. Install the new bearing using the SSTs.

Dust Seal (Differential Side) Assembly Note

1. Apply grease to the new dust seal lip.

2. Install the new dust seal (differential side) using a steel plate and the SSTs.

Joint Shaft Assembly Note

1. Assemble the joint shaft using a press and the SST.