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CHANGED BY
EFFECTIVE DATE
AFFECTED VIN
DIFFERENTIAL JOINT ASSEMBLY
Disassembly
1. Remove the drive axle.
2. Remove the joint boot clamp.
(1) Remove the larger boot clamp.
• Compress the clamp tabs with special tool.
(2) Remove the smaller boot clamp.
• Unfold the clamp holding with a screwdriver.
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3. Separate the joint housing from boot.
(1) Boot
(2) Joint housing
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4. Remove the grease on the joint assembly.
5. Remove the tripod joint.
(1) Pull out the circlip.
(2) Pull out the tripod joint.
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6. Remove the drive axle shaft boot.
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FRONT AXLE
REXTON SM - 2004.4