Element 4WD L4-2.4L (2004)
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If the boot band is a low profile type (F), pinch the boot band using a commercially available boot band pincers (G).
3. Make a mark (A) on each roller (B) and inboard joint (C) to identify the locations of rollers and grooves in the inboard joint. Then remove the
inboard joint on the shop towel (D). Be careful not to drop the rollers when separating them from the inboard
4. Make a mark (A) on the rollers (B) and spider (C) to identify the locations of the rollers on the spider, them remove the rollers.
5. Remove the circlip (D).
6. Mark the spider (C) and driveshaft (E) to identify the position of the spider on the shaft.
7. Remove the spider (C).
8. Wrap the splines on the driveshaft with vinyl tape (A) to prevent damage to the boot.
9. Remove the inboard boot. Be careful not to damage the boot.
10. Remove the vinyl tape.