Escape 4WD V6-181 3.0L DOHC VIN 1 Duratec (2003)
9. Remove the snap ring.
10. Remove the inboard halfshaft boot from the halfshaft.
11. Remove the two outboard halfshaft boot clamps.
12. Slide the outboard halfshaft joint boot back out of the way exposing the outboard CV joint.
13. If reinstalling the original outboard CV joint, mark the outboard CV joint and halfshaft to make sure of correct installation.