FX45 AWD V8-4.5L (VK45DE) (2006)
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DISASSEMBLY
Front Final Drive Assembly Side
1. Press drive shaft in a vice.
CAUTION: When retaining shaft in a vice, always use copper or aluminum plates between vise and shaft.
2. Remove boot bands.
3. If plug needs to be removed, move boot to wheel side, and drive it out with a plastic hammer.
4. Put matching marks on spider assembly and shaft.
CAUTION: Use paint for matching mark, but don't damage to spider assembly and drive shaft.
5. Remove snap ring, then remove spider assembly from shaft.
6. Remove boot from shaft.
7. Remove old grease on slide joint assembly with paper towels.