CV Joint/Boot - Inner

CV Joint/Boot - Inner
REMOVAL
1. Clamp shaft in a vise (with soft jaws) and support C/V joint.






2. Remove clamps with a cut-off wheel or grinder (Fig. 16).

CAUTION: Do not damage ON housing or half shaft with cut-off wheel or grinder.






3. Remove housing from the half shaft (Fig. 17) and slide boot down shaft.
4. Remove housing bushing from the housing.






5. Remove tripod snap ring (Fig. 18).
6. Remove tripod and boot from the half shaft.
7. Clean and inspect C/V components for excessive wear and damage. Replace the tripod as a unit only if necessary.




INSTALLATION
1. Slide new boot down the half shaft.






2. Install tripod and tripod snap ring on the half shaft (Fig. 19).
3. Pack grease supplied with the joint/boot into the housing and boot.
4. Coat tripod with supplied grease.






5. Install new bushing (Fig. 20) onto the housing.
6. Insert the tripod and shaft in the housing.






7. Position the boot on the joint in its original position (Fig. 21).

NOTE: Verify boot is not twisted and remove any excess air.

8. Secure both boot clamps with Clamp Installer C-4975A. Place tool on clamp bridge and tighten tool until the jaws of the tool are closed.