Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Remove the front driveshaft.
(Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")
Remove the TJ joint assembly.
(Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "TJ JOINT ")
Remove the clamp (B) from the dynamic damper (A).

Fig 1: Remove Clamp From Dynamic Damper
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Fix the driveshaft (A) with a vice (B) as illustrated.

Fig 2: Fix Driveshaft With Vice
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Apply soapy water on the shaft to prevent damaging it from contact with shaft spline when removing the dynamic damper.
Carefully separate the dynamic damper (A) from the shaft (B).

Fig 3: Separate Dynamic Damper From Shaft
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