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FINAL DRIVE
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7. Slide the rear drive shaft out of the bearing carrier by
pulling the bearing carrier assembly outward and tipping it
down to remove the shaft.
8. Grasp the rear drive shaft and pull sharply outward on the
shaft to disengage it from the rear gearcase.
NOTE: Take care when removing to prevent
damaging the seal.
9. Inspect the axle splines and CV boots for any damage.
Outer CV Joint / Boot Replacement
1. Using a side cutters, cut away and discard the boot clamps.
2. Remove the large end of the boot from the CV joint and
slide the boot down the shaft.
3. Clean the grease from the face of the joint.
4. Place the drive shaft in a soft-jawed vise.
5. Using a soft-faced hammer, or brass drift, strike the inner
race of the joint to drive the joint off the drive shaft. Be
sure to tap evenly around the joint to avoid binding.
IMPORTANT: Tap on inner race only!
Brass Drift Shown
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