REAR DRIVE SHAFT > DISASSEMBLY

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1. Using a screwdriver, remove the inboard joint boot No.2 clamp as shown in the illustration.
   

1. Using a screwdriver, remove the inboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.
   

1. Separate the rear drive shaft inboard joint boot from the inboard joint assembly.
   

1. Remove the grease from the inboard joint.
   

2. Put matchmarks on the inboard joint assembly and outboard joint shaft.
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not use a punch for the marks.

3. Remove the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly.
   

   NOTICE:

   Be careful not to drop the inboard joint assembly.

4. Put matchmarks on the outboard joint shaft, inner race and cage.
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not use a punch for the marks.

5. Remove the 6 balls.
   

   NOTICE:

   Be careful not to drop the balls.

6. Slide the cage to the outboard joint side.
   

7. Using a snap ring expander, remove the rear drive shaft snap ring.
   

8. Hold the outboard joint shaft assembly between aluminium plates in a vise.
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not overtighten the vise.

9. Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the inner race.
   

10. Remove the cage.
    

11. Remove the inboard joint boot No.2 clamp and inboard joint boot clamp.
    

1. Using a screwdriver, remove the outboard joint boot No.2 clamp as shown in the illustration.
   

1. Using a screwdriver, remove the outboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.
   

1. Remove the outboard joint boot from the rear drive shaft outboard joint shaft assembly.
   

2. Remove the grease from the outboard joint.