Escape 4WD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
8. Remove the tripod joint.
9. Remove the remaining snap ring from the front drive halfshaft.
10. Remove the inner CV boot from the front drive halfshaft.
11. Remove the 2 outer CV boot clamps and slide the outer CV joint boot back out of the way, exposing the outer CV joint.
12. If installing the original outer CV joint, mark the outer CV joint and front drive halfshaft to be sure of correct installation.
13. Using a soft-face hammer, separate the outer CV joint by gently tapping it off the front drive halfshaft.
14. Remove and discard the front drive halfshaft bearing retainer circlip.
15. Remove the outer CV boot from the front drive halfshaft.
Assembly
NOTE: Verify that all the components are clean and free of foreign material before assembly.
