Service Manual

7.25
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. Place the drive shaft in a soft-jawed vise.
2. Using side cutters, cut away and discard the boot clamps.
3. Slide the boot down the shaft and wipe the grease away
from the face of the joint to access the snap ring located in
the recess of CV joint.
4. Hold open the snap ring using a snap ring pliers or duckbill
pliers.
5. While holding the snap ring open, strike the outer housing
with a soft faced hammer to drive the joint off the shaft. If
the joint refused to budge, a brass drift can be used against
the face of the inner race to drive the joint off.
Snap Ring
Spread ends of snap ring
to remove joint from shaft