Front Drive Halfshafts
Constant Velocity (CV) Joint BootSpecial Tool(s):
Disassembly
1. Remove the halfshaft assembly.
2. For the inboard CV joint, remove and discard the boot clamps.
3. Remove the inboard CV joint retaining ring.
4. CAUTION: Do not let the roller bearings fall.
For the inboard CV joint:
^ Remove and discard the retainer circlip.
^ Slide the boot away from the CV joint.
5. Using a suitable 3-jaw puller, remove the CV joint.
6. Remove and discard the inner CV boot.
7. NOTE: The outboard CV joint is not removable from the halfshaft. The boot must be removed or installed from the inboard CV joint side of the shaft.
For the outboard CV joint:
1 Remove and discard the boot clamps.
2 Remove and discard the boot.
8. If necessary, press the anti-lock brake sensor indicator ring from the outer CV joint.
Assembly
1. NOTE: Do not mix the boot clamps.
If removed, install a new anti-lock brake sensor indicator ring on the outer CV joint.
2. Lubricate the outboard CV joint.
1 Pack the outboard CV joint with grease from the kit.
^ One-third of the grease must be installed in the joint with the remainder placed in the boot.
2 Spread the remaining grease evenly inside the boot.
3. Position the boot so the rib on the boot is located in the groove of the shaft.
4. Position the outboard halfshaft boot and the outboard boot clamps.
1 Position the boot.
2 Position the boot clamps.
5. Install the outboard CV boot clamps.
6. Position the inboard clamp and boot.
7. Install the CV joint and snap ring on the halfshaft.
8. Fill the inboard CV joint housing with grease from the kit.
^ One-half of the grease must be installed in the joint and the remainder placed in the boot.
9. CAUTION: Do not let the roller bearings fall.
Position the CV housing on the CV joint.
10. Install the retaining ring.
11. Position the inboard halfshaft boot and clamps.
^ Position the boot in the housing groove.
^ Position the boot clamps.
12. Set the halfshaft assembled length to specifications.
1 Measure the entire assembly length.
2 Push in or pull out on the inner joint as necessary to adjust the halfshaft assembled length.
3 Hold the inner joint to prevent the assembled length from changing, and insert a small flat-blade screwdriver between the boot and the joint to equalize the pressure.
13. Install the boot clamps.
^ Lever arm to the closed position and use a soft-faced hammer to close the tabs.
14. Install the halfshaft assembly.