Taurus V6-3.0L VIN 2 Flex Fuel (1997)
CAUTION: The RH inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing housing requires a reusable, low profile front wheel driveshaft joint boot clamp. A
special tool is required to remove and install the front wheel driveshaft joint boot clamp. Use Boot Clamp Pliers D87P-1090-A or equivalent.
NOTE: The inboard CV joint tripod is permanently retained to the interconnecting shaft. The service CV joint includes shaft and front wheel
driveshaft joint boot. Front wheel driveshaft joint boot or front wheel driveshaft and joint replacement will require removal of front wheel driveshaft
joint and outboard front wheel driveshaft joint boot.
1. Remove right side inboard front wheel driveshaft joint boot clamp by engaging pincer jaws in closing hooks (A and B) and drawing hooks
together. Disengage windows and locking hooks and remove front wheel driveshaft joint boot clamp. For left side inboard front wheel driveshaft
joint boot clamp, cut and remove both.
Housing/Spider Separation
2. Slide inboard CV joint outer race off tripod.
3. When replacing damaged front wheel driveshaft joint boots, the grease should be checked for contamination. If the CV joints are operating
satisfactorily, and the grease does not appear to be contaminated, add grease and replace the front wheel driveshaft joint boot. If the grease appears
contaminated, proceed with a complete CV joint disassembly and inspection.
4. Remove stop ring and driveshaft bearing retainer circlip.
NOTE: If further disassembly is required, first remove outboard front wheel driveshaft joint and front wheel driveshaft joint boot.
