Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S (2000)
3. Separate the front wheel driveshaft joint boot from the front wheel driveshaft joint.
4. Check the CV joint grease for contamination by rubbing it between two fingers. Any gritty feeling indicates contamination.
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If the grease is contaminated/additional disassembly is necessary, proceed as follows.
5. CAUTION: Do not allow the front wheel driveshaft joint to fall.
Using a brass drift and a hammer, separate the front wheel driveshaft joint from the interconnecting shaft.
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Give a sharp tap to the inner bearing race to dislodge the circlip.
6. CAUTION: Do not reuse the circlip.
Note: Install a new stop ring, located just below the circlip, only if the stop ring is damaged/worn, or additional halfshaft disassembly is
necessary.
Remove and discard the circlip. Remove the stop ring if damaged/worn, or additional halfshaft disassembly is necessary.
7. If necessary, remove the boot from the shaft.
