Outer Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot

Outer 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 Front 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 outer CV joint boot.

Installation
1 Clean the components.
2 Install the CV joint boot.
3 Install the outer CV joint.
- Install the 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 CV joint with the grease supplied.




5
CAUTION: Make sure the CV boot is not pushed too far onto the drive shaft and the recess is exposed, failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the component.
CAUTION: After the clamps have been secured do not adjust them, failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the component.
Install the CV joint boot to the CV joint.
- Using a suitable tool, secure the CV joint boot with the new clamps.
6 Install the halfshaft. For additional information, refer to Front Halfshaft LH Front Halfshaft LH
7 Install the wheel and tire.
- Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).