xD L4-1.8L (2ZR-FE) (2008)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair
Disassembly
DRIVE SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
(a) Using a screwdriver, release the staked part of the boot clamp and separate the boot clamp.
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
(a) Using a screwdriver, release the staked part of the boot clamp and separate the boot clamp.
3. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
(a) Separate the inboard joint boot from the inboard joint grommet.
4. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the old grease from the inboard joint.
(b) Place matchmarks on the inboard joint and outboard joint shaft.
NOTE: Do not cause any damage when placing the marks.
(c) Remove the inboard joint from the outboard joint shaft.
(d) Fix the outboard joint shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.
NOTE: Do not overtighten the vise.
(e) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.