G37 Coupe V6-3.7L (VQ37VHR) (2008)
4. Screw the drive shaft puller (A) 30 mm (1.18 in) or more into the thread of joint sub-assembly, and pull joint sub-assembly with a sliding hammer
(B) from shaft.
CAUTION:
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If joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or more unsuccessful attempts, replace shaft and joint sub assembly as a set.
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Align sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove them by pulling directory.
5. Remove circular clip from shaft.
6. Remove boot from shaft.
7. While rotating ball cage, clean old grease on joint sub-assembly with paper towels.
ASSEMBLY
Rear Final Drive Side
1. If plug (1) has been removed, use a drift to press in a new one.
<---: Press
A: Drift [SST: KV38100500 ( - )]
B: Drift [SST: KV38102200 ( - )]
2. Wrap serrated part of shaft with tape (A). Install boot band and boot to shaft. Be careful not to damage boot.
CAUTION:
Never reuse boot and boot band.
3. Remove the tape wrapped around the serrated on shaft.