Disassembly
DisassemblySpecial Tools Required
- Threaded adapter, 24 x 1.5 mm 07XAC-001020A
- Slide hammer, commercially available
Inboard Joint Side:
1. Remove the boot bands. Take care not to damage the boot.
- If the boot band is a locking tab type (A), pry up the locking tab (B) with a screwdriver, and lift up the end of the band.
- If the boot band is a double loop type (C), lift up the band bend (D).
2. Remove the circlip (A).
3. Make a mark (B) on the bearing retainer (C) and inboard joint (D) to identify the locations of ball bearings and grooves in the inboard joint. Then remove the inboard joint on the shop towel (E). Be careful not to drop the ball bearings when separating them from the inboard joint.
4. Remove the snap ring (A).
5. Make a mark (B) on the bearing retainer (C), the bearing race (D) and driveshaft (E) to identify the position of the bearing retainer and the bearing race on the shaft.
6. Remove the bearing race and the steel ball bearing (F).
7. Wrap the splines on the driveshaft (A) with vinyl tape (B) to prevent damage to the boot.
8. Remove the inboard boot (C) and locking tab type boot band (D). Take care not to damage the boot.
9. Remove the vinyl tape.
Outboard Joint Side:
1. Remove the boot bands. Take care not to damage the boot.
- If the boot band is a locking tab type (A), pry up the locking tab (B) with a screwdriver, and lift up the end of the band.
- If the boot band is a double loop type (C), lift up the band bend (D).
2. Slide the outboard boot (A) to the inboard joint side. Take care not to damage the boot.
3. Wipe off the grease to expose the driveshaft and the outboard joint end.
4. Make a mark (A) on the driveshaft (B) at the same position of the outboard joint end (C).
5. Carefully clamp the driveshaft (A) in a vise (B).
6. Remove the outboard joint (C) using the special tool and a commercially available 5/8" x 18 slide hammer (D).
7. Remove the driveshaft from the vise.
8. Remove the circlip (A) from the driveshaft (B).