Inner Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot

Inner Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot

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. For additional information, refer to Halfshaft LH Front Halfshaft LH
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 joint boot.

Installation
1 Clean the components.
2 Install the inner 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 CV joint boot to the CV joint.
- Secure with the new clamps.
6 Install the halfshaft. For additional information, refer to Halfshaft LH Front Halfshaft LH
7 Install the wheel and tire.
- Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).