Disassembly (Outboard Joint)
- Remove the axle shaft from the vehicle. See AXLE SHAFTS .
- Remove the large seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp.
- Remove the small seal retaining clamp. Discard the clamp. See Fig 1 .
- Degrease the joint.
- Spread the snap ring using the snap ring pliers (J-8059) and remove the outer joint from the axle shaft.
- Remove the seal from the joint assembly. See Fig 2 .