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CD020
2. Wipe away excess grease to access the retaining
ring. Using an awl or circlip pliers, remove the cir-
clip.
CD021
3. Using a snap ring pliers, remove the circlip secur-
ing the bearing ring to the shaft. Note the direction
of the bearing for assembling purposes.
CD023
4. Note the difference inside each bearing ring end
for assembling purposes; then remove the bearing
ring.
NOTE: The recess of the bearing must face
toward the housing.
CD022
5. Inspect the splines of the shaft, the bearing ring,
and the housing for damage.
NOTE: If any damage is apparent to the splines,
the bearing ring, and/or the housing, the drive axle
must be replaced as an assembly.
6. Using a side-cutters (or suitable substitute),
remove the small clamp from the shaft.
CD752
NOTE: At this point if the outside boot is dam-
aged, continue with step 7.
7. Using a side-cutters (or suitable substitute),
remove both outside boot clamps from the shaft.
Note the position of the different-sized clamps for
assembling purposes.
CD751
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