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Gaiter-Inner Joint-Rear

Remove
1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Raise rear of vehicle.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

3. Remove road wheel.
4. Remove outer gaiter.





5. Release both gaiter clips and discard.
6. Slide gaiter from shaft.

Refit
1. Clean drive shaft and gaiter.
2. Apply grease from the sachet to the joint.
3. Fit new gaiter to shaft.
4. Apply grease from the sachet to the joint.
5. Position gaiter to joint and use a 'Band-it thriftool' LRT-99-019 to secure the 2 new clips.
6. Fit outer gaiter.
7. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).
8. Remove stands and lower vehicle.
9. Connect battery earth lead.