Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Inner Constant Velocity Joint Housing With Boot, Replacing

Inner constant velocity joint housing with boot, replacing
Removing the inner boot





Secure the drive shaft in a vise with soft jaws.
Remove the clamps from the boots. If reusing the boot, carefully pull the boot off the constant velocity joint.
If the boot is to be replaced, cut the boot and remove from the drive shaft.

Cleaning / checking the inner constant velocity joint
The constant velocity joint must be cleaned and checked if damage is suspected.

Note: If there is no visible sign of wear on the constant velocity joint housing, it can be cleaned when assembled and blown clean before greasing.

Installing boot and drive shafts
Before installing the boot, see: Installation preparations Install the drive shafts.