Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E (1999)
13. Remove the outboard CV joint from the hub. LH halfshaft only
14. CAUTION: Do not damage the axle shaft oil seal or the machined sealing surface on the inboard CV joint housing.
NOTE: A circlip retains the inboard CV joint housing to the differential side gear in the axle.
Using the special tool, disengage the LH inboard CV joint housing from the differential side gear.
RH halfshaft only
15. CAUTION: Do not damage the axle shaft oil seal or the machined sealing surface on the inboard CV joint housing.
NOTE: A circlip retains the inboard CV joint housing to the axle shaft in the axle tube.
Using the special tool, disengage the RH inboard CV joint housing from the axle tube.
16. CAUTION: Do not damage the axle shaft oil seal, the machined sealing surface on the inboard CV joint housing, or the axle shaft splines.
