RA-18 REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION — Rear Drive Shaft 4. DISASSEMBLE TRIPOD JOINT Matchmarks (a) Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring. (b) Using a punch and hammer, place matchmarks on the shaft and tripod. RA4467 (c) Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the tripod joint from the drive shaft. RA4468 5. REMOVE INBOARD JOINT BOOT RA4086 6. REMOVE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMPS AND BOOT NOTICE: Do not disassemble the outboard joint. RA4066 7. REMOVE DUST DEFLECTOR Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the dust deflector. RA4087