Expose the outer constant velocity joint

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Constant Velocity Joint

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• Remove the clamps from the boot.
• Pull the boot off of the constant velocity joint.
• Wipe off the grease from the constant velocity joint.
• Fasten the drive shaft in a vise so that the recess for the lock ring points up.

Adapt a drift as described in Adapting a drift .