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DRIV
FRONT CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS, DIFFERENTIAL
GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT
DISASSEMBLING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT
1. Remove:
• universal joint
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a. Remove the circlips
1
.
b. Place the universal joint in a press.
c. With a suitable diameter pipe
2
beneath
the yoke
3
, press the bearing
4
into the
pipe as shown.
TIP:
It may be necessary to lightly tap the yoke with
a punch.
d. Repeat the steps for the opposite bearing.
e. Remove the yoke.
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2. Remove:
• universal joint yoke
Use a universal joint holder
1
.
Universal joint holder
90890-04062, YM-04062
1
EBS00163
REMOVING THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR
ASSEMBLY
1. Remove:
• differential gear assembly
1
TIP:
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The ring gear and the differential gear should
be fastened together. Do not disassemble the
differential gear assembly.
NOTICE
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The differential gear assembly is assem-
bled into a proper unit at the factory by
means of specialized equipment. Do not
attempt to disassemble this unit. Disas-
sembly will result in the malfunction of the
unit.