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5.8. C. Disassembly and Assembly of CV
Joint Assembly (Outer):
1. Clean the shaft thoroughly using cleaning
solvent and hold the shaft at the middle of the
axle shaft in the vice.
2. Remove the large seal retaining clamp from
the CV joint with a side cutter or a screw-
driver with rounded tip and discard.
3. Remove the small seal retaining clamp from
the axle shaft with side cutter or screw driver
with rounded tip) and discard. Slide the seal
away from the joint along the axle shaft.
4. Wipe the grease from the face of CV joint
inner race. Angulate the CV joint on the axle
shaft and expose the retainer ring. By holding
the retainer ring in open position using a plier,
pull, the CV joint outer race at the larger
diameter until the joint separates out.