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Remove the halfshaft. Refer to HALFSHAFT - FRONT , page .

Fig 1: Placing Halfshaft And Constant Velocity (CV) Joint In Vise
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Secure the halfshaft and constant velocity (CV) joint in a vise using protective jaw covers.

Fig 2: Removing Inboard Halfshaft Boot Clamps
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Remove the inboard halfshaft boot clamps.

Fig 3: Sliding Inboard Halfshaft Boot
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Slide the inboard halfshaft boot off the inboard CV joint housing.

Fig 4: Removing Tripod Joint From Inboard CV Joint Housing
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Separate the tripod joint from the inboard CV joint housing.

Fig 5: Identifying Tripod Joint And Halfshaft Mark Position
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If reinstalling the original tripod joint, mark the tripod joint and the halfshaft to make sure of correct installation.

Fig 6: Removing Snap Ring
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Remove the snap ring.

Fig 7: Removing Tripod Joint
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Remove the tripod joint.

Fig 8: Removing Snap Ring
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Remove the snap ring.

Fig 9: Removing Inboard Halfshaft Boot From Halfshaft
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Remove the inboard halfshaft boot from the halfshaft.

Fig 10: Removing Two Outboard Halfshaft Boot Clamps
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Remove the two outboard halfshaft boot clamps.

Fig 11: Sliding Outboard Halfshaft Joint Boot Back Out Of Way Exposing Outboard CV Joint
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Slide the outboard halfshaft joint boot back out of the way exposing the outboard CV joint.

Fig 12: Identifying Outboard CV Joint And Halfshaft Mark Position
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If reinstalling the original outboard CV joint, mark the outboard CV joint and halfshaft to make sure of correct installation.

Fig 13: Removing Outboard CV Joint
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Use a soft-face hammer to separate the outboard CV joint by gently tapping it off the halfshaft.

Fig 14: Separating Outboard CV Joint By Gently Tapping It Off Halfshaft Using Soft-Face Hammer
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Remove the halfshaft bearing retainer circlip and discard.

Fig 15: Removing Halfshaft Bearing Retainer Circlip
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Slide the outboard halfshaft boot off of the halfshaft.

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply: