DISASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY |
Important | ||
Be careful not to damage the boot. |
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Remove the circlip from PTJ outer race using a screwdriver.

Remove the PTJ outer race from shaft assembly.
Wipe off the grease.
Important | ||
The grease is a special grease. Do not confuse with other greases. |
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Place alignment marks on free ring and trunnion.

Remove the free ring from trunnion.
Important | ||
Be careful with the free ring position. |
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Place an alignment mark on trunnion and shaft.

Remove the snap ring and trunnion.

Important | ||
Be sure to wrap the shaft splines with vinyl tape to prevent the boot from scratches. |
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Remove the PTJ boot.
Place the drive shaft in a vise between wooden blocks.
Important | ||
Do not place the drive shaft directly in a vise; use wooden block. |
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Raise the boot band claws by means of screwdriver and hammer.

(A)
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Boot band
claws
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Cut and remove the boot.
Important | ||
The boot must be replaced with a new one whenever it is removed. |
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Note | ||
Further disassembly of axle is impossible because the EBJ cannot be disassembled. |