RX 300 FWD V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1999)
a. Place matchmarks on the inboard joint sub-assembly and outboard joint shaft.
b. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
c. Slide the inboard joint boot toward outboard joint.
d. Using SST, a 17 mm socket wrench and press, remove the inboard joint sub-assembly from the outboard WON shaft.
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e. Remove the bolts, nuts and washers.
f.
Using a screwdriver and hammer, pry around the whole perimeter of the inboard joint cover.
g. Using a screwdriver, remove the inboard joint sub-assembly from the inboard joint cover.
NOTICE: When lifting the inboard joint, hold onto the inner race and outer race.
5. REMOVE INBOARD AND OUTBOARD JOINT BOOTS AND CLAMPS
Slide out the 2 boots and 4 clamps.
6. REMOVE DUST COVER
a. LH Drive shaft: Using a screwdriver, remove the dust cover.
b. RH Drive shaft: Using a press, remove the transaxle side dust cover.
7. RH DRIVE SHAFT DISASSEMBLE INBOARD JOINT SHAFT
a. Using SST and a press, remove the bearing side dust cover.
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b. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.