Inboard

Fig. 3 Constant Velocity Joint & Boot:

Disassembly


Two different types of inboard constant velocity joints and boots are used. The conventional style uses a crimped can on the large end. The tri-lobe style constant velocity joint does not require a crimped can on the large end. Although the designs are similar, there are no interchangeable components between the two designs, Fig. 3. The constant velocity joint tripod, outer race, boot and interconnecting shaft are unique for each style.
1. Cut and remove both boot clamps and slide boot back onto shaft. The righthand inboard constant velocity joint requires a reuseable low profile large boot clamp. A special tool is required to remove and install the clamp.
2. Remove clamp by using tool D87P-1090-A or equivalent. Engage jaws of tool in closing hooks and draw hooks on clamp together. Disengage windows and locking hooks, then remove the clamp.
3. Slide outer race off of the tripod.
4. When replacing a damaged constant velocity joint boot, the grease should be checked for contamination. If the constant velocity joints are operating satisfactory and grease does not appear to be contaminated, add grease and replace the boot. If grease appears contaminated, proceed with a complete constant velocity joint disassembly and inspection.
5. Using suitable pliers, move stop ring back on shaft.
6. Move tripod assembly back on shaft to allow access to snap ring.
7. Remove snap ring from shaft.
8. Remove tripod assembly from shaft. Remove boot, if necessary.

Assembly

Fig. 16 CV Boot Clamp Installation:

1. Install constant velocity joint boot on shaft, if removed during disassembly. Ensure boot is seated in boot groove on shaft. Tighten clamp using crimping pliers.
2. Install tripod assembly onto shaft with chamfered side toward stop ring.
3. Install a new snap ring.
4. Compress snap ring and slide tripod assembly forward over the snap ring to expose stop ring groove.
5. Move stop ring into groove. Ensure stop ring is completely seated in groove.
6. Fill constant velocity joint outer race and constant velocity boot with suitable grease as shown in Fig. 3.
7. Install outer race over tripod assembly and position boot over outer race. Ensure boot is properly seated in groove.
8. Remove all excess grease from constant velocity joint external surfaces. Position boot over constant velocity joint. Move constant velocity joint inward and outward as necessary to length shown in Fig. 4. Before installing boot clamp, ensure that any air pressure which may have built up in boot is relieved. Insert a dulled tip screwdriver blade between boot and outer bearing race to allow trapped air to escape from boot. The air should be released from the boot only after adjusting to specified dimension.
9. Seat boot into groove and clamp in position. Install clamp as follows:
a. With boot seated in groove, place clamp over boot.
b. Engage hook C in window, Fig. 5.
c. Using tool D87P-1090-A or equivalent, place tool pincer jaws in closing hooks A and B.
d. Secure clamp by drawing closing hooks together. When windows 1 and 2 are above locking hooks D and E spring tab will press windows over locking hooks and engage clamp.
10. Install a new snap ring, supplied with service kit, in groove nearest shaft end. Start one end in groove and work snap ring over stub shaft end and into groove.