Withdrawal
1. Apply the parking brake. Loosen the rear wheel mounting bolts, but do not give them away yet. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and place it securely on axle stands. Remove the wheel (wheels).
2. Wipe the inner and outer CV joints to prevent dirt from getting inside when they are opened. Loosen the six hex bolts on the inner CV joint and disconnect it from the inner flange.
3. Give six hex bolts on the outer CV joint and disconnect it from the outer flange.
4. Remove the drive shaft.
Installation
Install in reverse order. Be sure to tighten the CV joint hex bolts to the correct torque.