STS AWD V8-4.6L VIN A (2006)
8. Remove the inner joint from the axle shaft using the following steps:
1. Hold the inner joint housing horizontally to the shaft.
2. Position a brass drift on the inner race.
3. Carefully strike the brass drift with a hammer to compress the axle shaft retaining clip.
4. Continue to carefully strike the brass drift in order to remove the inner joint from the axle shaft.
9. Remove and discard the axle shaft retaining ring from the axle shaft.
10. Remove the seal from the axle shaft.
11. Remove the wheel drive shaft from the vise.
12. Wrap a shop towel around the joint outer race splined shaft.
13. Place the outer race vertically in a bench vise.
14. Clean the following parts thoroughly with clean solvent:
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The inner race
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The outer race
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The cage
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The balls
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The axle shaft exposed end
Important: All traces of old grease and any contaminates must be removed.
