FRONTAXLE (4X4)
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DISMANTLING
1. Mark the position of small end of the boot on
shaft. It has been fitted back in the same position
during reassembly.
2. Cut boot clamps and discard. Cut boots and dis-
cards
NOTE
Boot clamps and boots are not to be reused.
3. Wipe away grease, to make snap ring of inner
race visible.
4. Expand snap ring and remove shaft by tapping on
outer race by brass hammer.
ASSEMBLY
1. Clean CV joint components and boot area on
shafts using approved solvents.
NOTE
Do not use gasoline
2. Apply tape to shaft splines to protect boot during
installation.
3. Slide new boot from shaft having one Circlip
groove (of DOJ Side) in reverse orientation. Slide
new small clamps
(Two nos.)
and Rzeppa side
boot in correct orientation.
NOTE
Lightly coat inner and outer race with approved Lith-
ium grease.
4. Pack CV joint only with specified grease. If there
is any remaining grease, place it inside the boot.
5. Align CV joint splines with shaft splines. Gently
rock CV joint while pushing onto shaft, until click
is heard. Now Install the Circlip
6. Pull firmly on CV joint to make sure circlip is
seated.
NOTE
If necessary, tap CV joint shaft with brass or soft
face mallet.
7.
Position the boot and clamp over CV joint
(large
end)
and secure with appropriate clamp. Use
Clamp climper
(Part No. 270458903332)




