Disassembly (DOJ)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki Aerio. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove boot big band (1) of differential side boot. See Fig 1 .
Slide boot (1) toward the center of shaft and remove circlip (2) from outer race, and then take shaft out of joint housing (3). See Fig 2 .
Wipe off grease and remove snap ring (1) used to fix cage by using the snap ring pliers. See Fig 3 .
Pull out cage (1) from shaft by using bearing puller (2). See Fig 4 .
Remove differential side boot small band, and then pull out differential side boot from shaft.
Pull out damper through shaft (if equipped).
CAUTION: DO NOT disassemble wheel side joint. If any abnormality if found, replace it as assembly.
Remove boot bands of wheel side boot, and then pull out wheel side boot through shaft.

Fig 1: Removing Boot Band

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Fig 2: Sliding Boot Toward Center Of Shaft

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Fig 3: Removing/Installing Circlip

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Fig 4: Removing Cage Using Bearing Puller

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