Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Inner Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot


Inner Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot

Service Repair No - 47.11.16


Removal

1. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire.
3. Remove the halfshaft.
4. Clamp the halfshaft in a vise.





5. Remove and discard the CV joint boot retaining clamps.
6. Slide the CV joint boot along the halfshaft to gain access to the joint.





7. Using a drift against the inner part of the CV joint, remove the CV joint from the halfshaft.
^ Remove and discard the snap ring.
8. Remove the inner CV joint boot.

Installation
1. Clean the components.
2. Install the inner CV joint boot.
3. Install the inner joint.
^ Install a new snap ring.
^ Position the CV joint on the halfshaft, press the snap ring into it's groove and push the CV joint fully on to the halfshaft.
^ Pull on the CV joint to ensure the snap ring has fully engaged.
4. Pack the joint with the grease supplied.
5. Install the boot to the joint.
^ Secure with the new clamps.
6. Install the halfshaft.
7. Install the wheel and tire.
^ Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.).