Inner Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot

Inner Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot













Removal

1. Remove the halfshaft. For additional information, refer to Halfshaft - LH Halfshaft - LH or Halfshaft - RH Halfshaft - RH.

2. Secure the halfshaft in a soft-jawed vise.
- Cut, remove and discard the inner CV joint boot clamps.

- Remove the inner CV joint housing.

3. Remove and discard the tripod circlip.

4. Using a suitable 3 jaw puller, remove the tripod.
- Remove and discard the CV joint boot.





Installation

1. NOTICE: Support the halfshaft. The inner joint must not be bent more than 18 degrees. The outer joint must not be bent more than 45 degrees or damage to the joint may occur.

Install a new CV joint boot.

2. Using the Constant Velocity Joint Boot Clamp Installer, install the new CV joint boot inner clamp.





3. NOTICE: Use care not to damage the Constant Velocity (CV) joint bearings or component damage may occur.

Using a suitable installer, install the tripod.





4. Install the new tripod circlip.

5. Apply grease (130 g [4.58 oz] provided with the boot kit) into the CV joint housing and boot.

6. Position the tripod in the housing in the following sequence.

1. Install the tripod into the bottom of the CV joint housing.

2. Position the outer boot clamp on the boot.

7. NOTICE: Use care not to damage the boot or component damage may occur.

Install the front halfshaft.

1. Insert a small screwdriver under the boot seat to allow the air to escape.

2. Slide the tripod joint in as far as possible, then pull it out 20 mm (0.787 in).

- Remove the screwdriver.





8. Using the Constant Velocity Joint Boot Clamp Installer, install the new outer boot clamp.





9. Install the halfshaft. For additional information, refer to Halfshaft - LH Halfshaft - LH or Halfshaft - RH Halfshaft - RH.