Repair Procedures: Removal

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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 drive shaft.
(Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")

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

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Information

Use the right tool for each type of boot band as shown in the table below.

Ear type	Hook type	Hook type
Ear 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 in the illustration below.

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Remove the trans axle 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 (B) from the drive shaft using a puller (A).

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Remove trans axle side boot (A).

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