QX56 V8-5.6L (VK56DE) (2004)
3. Remove the stopper ring with a flat-bladed screwdriver as shown, and pull the housing off.
4. Remove the snap ring, then remove the ball cage, steel ball, inner race assembly from the drive shaft.
5. Remove the boot from the drive shaft.
6. Remove any old grease on the housing using paper towels.
Wheel Side
1. Mount the drive shaft in a vise.
CAUTION: When mounting the drive shaft in a vise, use copper or aluminum plates between the vise and the drive shaft.
2. Remove the hoot hands then remove the hoot from the joint sub-assembly.