Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

CAUTION:

Drive shaft joints require special grease, so do not add any other type of grease.
When replacing the boot band, it must be a new one.

Remove the front driveshaft.
(Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")

Remove the transaxle side large diameter (A) and small diameter (B) boot bands.

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Information

Ear type	Hook type	Hook type [Low profile]
Driver (-)	Driver (-)	SST (0K495-2W000)
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NOTE:

When using the low profile hook type boot band, fit the SST tip (B) into the boot band hole (A) as shown below.

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Remove the transaxle joint housing (A).

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Remove the snap ring (A) using a snap ring pliers.

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Remove the spider assembly (A) from the driveshaft using a puller.

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Remove trans axle side boot (A).

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Clean the inside of the spider assembly and joint housing.
- Remove grease inside the housing as much as possible.