Disassembly

1. Secure the front wheel driveshaft and joint in a vice with protective jaw covers.





2. Remove the driveshaft bearing retainer circlip from the inboard joint housing and discard.





3. Remove the two inboard front wheel driveshaft joint boot clamps and discard.





4. Separate the (A) inboard front wheel driveshaft joint boot from the (B) inboard joint housing.





5. Remove the inboard joint housing from the tripot bearing and driveshaft.





6. Remove the tripot bearing snap ring.





7. Mark the tripot bearing to the driveshaft for reference to ensure correct installation.





8. Remove the (A) tripot bearing from the (B) driveshaft.





9. Tape the driveshaft splines to avoid damage to the front wheel driveshaft joint boot.





10. Slide the front wheel driveshaft joint boot off of the driveshaft.








11. Clean and inspect the tripot bearing and outboard joint housing for cracks, pitting or scoring; replace if necessary.