2. Wipe away excess grease to access the retaining ring.
Using an awl or circlip pliers, remove the circlip.
3. Using a snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring secur-
ing the bearing ring to the shaft. Note the direction of
the bearing for assembling purposes.
4. Note the difference inside each bearing ring end for
assembling purposes; then remove the bearing ring.
NOTE: The recess of the bearing must face toward
the housing.
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5. Inspect the splines of the shaft, the bearing ring, and
the housing for damage.
NOTE: If any damage is apparent to the splines, the
bearing ring, and/or the housing, the drive axle must
be replaced as an assembly.
6. Using a side-cutters (or suitable substitute), remove
the small clamp from the shaft.
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NOTE: At this point if the outside boot is damaged,
continue with step 7.
7. Using a side-cutters (or suitable substitute), remove
both outside boot clamps from the shaft. Note the
position of the different-sized clamps for assembling
purposes.
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8. Apply 40 grams (1/3 of contents) of grease from the
grease pack included in Front Axle Boot Repair Kit
into the knuckles and the new outside boot.
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