Withdrawal (for automatic transmission)
1. Remove the drive shaft. See chapter 'Drive axle assembly*' in this section.
2. Remove the large boot strap.
3. Remove the small collar of the boot.
4. Remove grease from the hinge.
5. Remove the retaining ring using a clamp tightener.
6. Remove the outer CV joint from the drive shaft.
7. Remove boot from hinge assembly.
Caution: Do not disassemble the outer hinge assembly. The parts are tightly fitted and cannot be serviced separately. Improper reassembly will adversely affect both function and safety.
Installation
1. Install boot on drive shaft.
2. Install the retaining ring with a clamp tool and install the driveshaft outer joint.
3. Fill the hinge boot with the recommended grease in the amount of 110130 g. Fill the hinge body with the recommended grease in the amount of 110-130 g.
4. Install new large and small clamps.
5. Fasten the new large and small clamps using the boot clamp tightener.
b. Install the drive shaft to the vehicle.