Aviator 2WD V8-4.6L DOHC (2003)
1. CAUTION: Do not allow the knuckle to hang freely it is possible to overextend and internally separate each inner CV joint from its housing.
Using the special tool, disconnect the upper ball joint from the knuckle.
Item 6: Front Halfshaft Assembly Removal Note
1. CAUTION: Do not damage the axle shaft oil seal or the machined scaling surface on the inboard CV joint housing.
NOTE: A circlip retains the inboard CV joint housing to the differential side gear in the axle.
Using the special tool, disengage the left-hand CV joint housing from the side gear.
2. CAUTION: Do not damage the axle shaft oil seal, the machined sealing surface on the inboard CV joint housing, or the axle shaft splines.
CAUTION: Install a new retainer circlip on the outboard spline end of the axle shaft before reseating the axle shaft in the differential side gear.
Pull the RH halfshaft and the axle shaft away from the axle tube, and separate the inboard CV joint housing from the axle shaft.
