Santa Fe L4-2.4L (2001)
1. Remove the D.O.J. boot bands and pull the D.O.J. boot from the D.O J. outer race.
CAUTION Be careful not to damage the boot.
2. Remove the circlip with a flat-blade screwdriver.
3. Pull out the driveshaft from the D.O.J. outer race.
4. Remove the snap ring and take out the inner race, cage and balls as an assembly.
5. Clean the inner race, cage and balls without disassembling.
6. Remove the B.J. boot bands and pull out the D.O.J. boot and B.J. boot.
CAUTION If the boot is to be reused, wrap tape around the driveshaft splines to protect the boot.
INSPECTION
1. Check the D.O.J. outer race, inner race, cage and balls for rust or damage.
2. Check the splines for wear.
3. Check for water, foreign material, or rust in the B.J. boot.