Prius L4-1.5L (1NZ-FXE) (Hybrid) (2003)
a. Check to see that there is no remarkable play in the outboard joint.
b. Check to see that the inboard joint slides smoothly in the thrust direction.
c. Check to see that there is no remarkable play in the radial direction of the inboard joint.
d. Check the boots for damage.
e. Check the shape of the boot clamp.
2. REMOVE INBOARD JOINT SHAFT
a. Using a screwdriver, disclamp the 2 inboard joint boot clamps.
b. Slide the inboard joint boot toward the outboard joint.
c. Place matchmarks on the inboard joint shaft and tripod.
NOTICE: Do not punch the marks.
d. Remove the inboard joint shaft from the outboard joint shaft.
3. REMOVE TRIPOD
a. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
b. Place matchmarks on the outboard joint shaft and tripod.
NOTICE: Do not punch the marks.
c. Using a brass bar and hammer, tap out the tripod from the outboard joint shaft.
NOTICE: Do not tap the roller.