Replacement
1. Worn CV joints of the drive shaft must be replaced, as they cannot be repaired. If the vehicle's mileage has exceeded 80,000 km, manufacturers recommend replacing the drive shaft itself along with the worn CV joints.
2. Remove the drive shaft as described in Chapter 2, then loosen the metal fastening strip and remove the rubber protective boot from the worn CV joint.
3. Using special pliers, loosen the retaining ring securing the CV joint to the drive shaft (see illustration).
4. Using a mallet, carefully knock the CV joint off the drive shaft (see illustration).
5. Make sure the new CV joint is equipped with a snap ring and install the joint on the drive shaft using a mallet so that the snap ring fits into the corresponding groove.
6. Fill the CV joint with the grease specified in Specifications type.
7. If necessary, install the rubber protective boot on the new CV joint as described in Chapter 5.
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8. Install the drive shaft as described in Chapter 2.
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