Inboard
REMOVALFig. 3 Constant Velocity Joint & Boot:
NOTE: Two different types of inboard CV joints and boots are used. The conventional style uses a crimped can on the large end. The trilobe style CV 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. The CV joint tripot, 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 joint requires a reusable low profile large boot clamp. A special tool is required to remove and install the clamp.
2. Remove clamp using clamp 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 tripot.
4. Using pliers, move stop ring back on shaft.
5. Move tripot assembly back on shaft to allow access to snap ring.
6. Remove snap ring from shaft.
7. Remove tripot assembly from shaft. Remove boot, if necessary.
INSPECTION
When replacing a damaged joint boot, the grease should be inspected for contamination. If the joints are operating satisfactorily and grease does not appear to be contaminated, add grease and replace the boot. If grease appears contaminated or has a gritty feeling, inspect for worn components and replace as necessary.
INSTALLATION
1. Install CV joint boot on shaft, if removed during disassembly. Ensure boot is seated in boot groove on shaft. Tighten clamp using crimping pliers.
2. Install tripot assembly onto shaft with chamfered side toward stop ring.
3. Install a new snap ring.
4. Compress snap ring and slide tripot 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 CV joint outer race and CV boot with suitable grease.
7. Install outer race over tripot assembly and position boot over outer race. Ensure boot is properly seated in groove.
8. Remove all excess grease from CV joint external surfaces. Position boot over joint. Move joint inward and outward as necessary to the correct length. Before installing boot clamp, ensure 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.
Fig. 16 CV Boot Clamp Installation:
b. Engage hook C in window.
c. Using clamp tool D87P-0.090-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 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.