Venza AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2010)
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NOTICE:
Do not use a punch for the marks.
(f) Remove the 8 balls and slide the ball cage toward the outboard joint.
(g) Using a snap ring expander, remove the shaft snap ring.
(h) Using a brass bar and a hammer, remove the inner race from the rear drive shaft outboard joint shaft assembly.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the inner race.
(i) Remove the ball cage.
6. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT BOOT
(a) Remove the rear drive shaft inboard joint boot from the rear drive shaft outboard joint assembly.
7. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
(a) Using pliers, remove the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.