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Drive Axles, Removing and Installing|Page 9073 > < Outer Constant Velocity Joint, Checking|Page 9069
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Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair
Drive Axles, Removing and Installing

Drive axles, removing and installing

Removing
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Pry hub cap off disc wheel; if necessary pull off using suction cup -3208-.

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Loosen collared bolt -arrow- only 90°, otherwise wheel bearing will be damaged.

WARNING!:  Vehicle must be standing on its wheels when loosening and tightening collared bolt.

-Danger of accident-

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Remove wheel.

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Secure brake disc with wheel bolt.

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Unscrew collared bolt.

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Remove coil spring.

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Unscrew shield -2-.

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Unscrew drive axle from flange shaft/transmission -1-.

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Lift trapezoidal link by hand until drive axle can be pulled forward and out of flange shaft/transmission.

Drive Axles, Removing and Installing|Page 9073 > < Outer Constant Velocity Joint, Checking|Page 9069