Final Drive Side
- Mount the drive shaft in a vise.CAUTION: When mounting the drive shaft in a vise, use copper or aluminum plates between the vise and the drive shaft.
- Remove boot bands and slide the boot back.
- Put matching marks on housing and shaft before separating joint assembly.CAUTION: Use paint or similar substance for matching marks. Do not scratch the surfaces.
- Remove the stopper ring using a suitable tool as shown, and pull the housing off.
- Remove the snap ring using a suitable tool, then remove the ball cage, steel ball, and inner race assembly from the shaft.
- Remove the boot from the shaft.
- Remove circlip and dust cover from the housing.
- Clean the old grease off of the housing using paper towels.