Ranger 4WD L4-153 2.5L SOHC VIN C SFI (2001)
7. Remove the CV joint.
8. Remove the inboard halfshaft boot from the shaft assembly.
9. Remove the front wheel excluder seal, if necessary. Discard the seal.
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Tap uniformly around the seal to separate it from the joint.
10. Remove the two outboard boot clamps.