Front Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint Replacement
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Front Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint Replacement
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Callout
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Component Name
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Warning
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To prevent personal injury and/or component damage, do not allow the weight of the vehicle to load the front wheels, or attempt to operate the vehicle, when the wheel drive shaft(s) or wheel drive shaft nut(s) are removed. To do so may cause the inner bearing race to separate, resulting in damage to brake and suspension components and loss of vehicle control.
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Warning
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Wheel drive shaft boots, seals and clamps should be protected from sharp objects any time service is performed on or near the wheel drive shaft(s). Damage to the boot(s), the seal(s) or the clamp(s) may cause lubricant to leak from the joint and lead to increased noise and possible failure of the wheel drive shaft.
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Preliminary Procedure
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Remove the drive shaft from the Intermediate shaft and support the drive shaft.
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Boot Retaining Clamp(Qty: 2)
Procedures
The circlips are retaining clamps when removed. Replace with new. Use
CH-22610
pliers on installation.
Special Tools
CH-22610
Keystone Clamp Pliers
For equivalent regional tools, refer to
Special Tools
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Front Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint Boot
Procedures
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Push the boot onto the shaft.
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Front Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint
Refer to
Eye Protection Warning
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Procedures
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Remove the joint from the shaft (arrow) using a brass drift and a mallet. Ensure the brass drift is against the inner race.
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Remove and discard the axle shaft retaining ring from the axle shaft.
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On installation always install NEW retaining ring.
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