RL V6-3.7L (2009)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Overhaul
Rear Driveshaft Disassembly
Rear Driveshaft Disassembly
Special Tools Required
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Threaded adapter, 24 x 1.5 mm 07XAC-001020ASlide hammer, 5/8'' x 18 UNF, 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 locking tab type (A), pry up the locking tab (B) with a screwdriver, and lift up the end of the band.
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If the boot band is a double loop type (C), lift up the band end (D), and push it into the clip (E).
Locking tab type
Double loop type
2. Remove the circlip (A).
3. Make a mark (B) on the bearing retainer (C) and the inboard joint (D) to identify the locations of the ball bearings to the grooves in the inboard
joint. Then remove the inboard joint on a clean shop towel (E). Be careful not to drop the ball bearings when separating them from the inboard
joint.
