RL V6-3.7L (2009)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Overhaul
Front Driveshaft Disassembly
Front Driveshaft Disassembly
Special Tools Required
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Threaded adapter, 26 x 1.5 mm 07XAC-001030ASlide hammer, 5/8'' x 18 UNF, commercially available
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Puller, commercially available.
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Boot band pliers, commercially available.
Inboard Joint Side
1. Remove the boot bands. Be careful not to damage the boot.
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If the boot band is a welded type (A), cut the boot band.
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If the boot band is a double loop type (B), lift up the band end (C), then push it into the clip (D).
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If the boot band is a low profile type (E), pinch the boot band using commercially available boot band pliers (F).
Welded type
Double loop type
Low profile type
2. Make marks (A) on each roller (B) and the inboard joint (C) to identify the locations of the rollers to the grooves on the inboard joint. Then
remove the inboard joint on a clean shop towel (D). Be careful not to drop the rollers when separating them from the inboard joint.
