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 Rear Halfshaft Rear Drive Halfshafts
4 Clamp the halfshaft in a vise.




5 Remove and discard the 2 clamps from the outer constant velocity (CV) joint boot.
6 Slide the outer CV joint boot along the halfshaft to gain access to the outer CV 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 outer CV joint boot.
3
CAUTION: Pull on the outer CV joint to make sure the snap ring has fully engaged.
Install the outer CV joint.
- Install a new snap ring.
- Position the outer CV joint on to the halfshaft, press the snap ring into it's groove and push the outer CV joint fully on to the halfshaft.
4 Pack the outer CV joint with the grease supplied.
5 Secure the outer CV joint boot to the outer CV joint.
- Secure with the new clamps.
6 Install the halfshaft. For additional information, refer to Rear Halfshaft Rear Drive Halfshafts
7 Install the wheel and tire.
- Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).