Avalon XLS V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1998)
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2. Remove inboard and outboard joint boot clamps.
a. Using pliers, draw the hook together and remove the large inboard joint boot clamp and remove them.
b. Using a side cutter, cut the small inboard and 2 outboard joint boot clamps and remove them.
3. Remove inboard joint shaft from outboard joint shaft.
a. Place matchmarks on the inboard and outboard joint shafts.
NOTICE: Do not punch the marks.
b. Using a snap ring expander, pull out the outboard joint shaft expanding the snap ring.
4. Remove inboard and outboard joint boots.
Slide out the 2 boots.
5. Remove dust cover:
LH Drive Shaft - Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the dust cover from the inboard joint shaft.
RH Drive Shaft - Using a press, remove the dust cover from the inboard joint shaft.
6. Disassemble inboard joint shaft (RH Drive Shaft).
a. Using Special Service Tool (SST) 09950 - 00020 and a press, remove the dust cover.
b. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
c. Using a press, remove the bearing.
d. Remove the snap ring.
