Wrap the splines on the driveshaft with vinyl tape (A) to prevent damage to the boot and dynamic damper. (Except right driveshaft on SOHC engines A/T models) Remove the inboard boot and dynamic damper. Take care not to damage the boot and dynamic damper. Remove the vinyl tape.

Outboard Joint Side: Remove the boot bands. Take care not to damage the boot and dynamic damper. If the boot band is an ear clamp type (A), lift up the three tabs (B) with a screwdriver. Ear Clamp Type Slide the outboard boot (A) to the inboard joint side. Take care not to damage the boot.