Inner constant velocity joint (CV joint) boot

Special tool

	Device for tightening the clamps of covers 204-169 (14-044)
	Bearing/Gear Puller 205-310 (15-091)
	Bearing/Gear Puller 205-311 (15-092)
	308-046 (16-016) 308-046 (16-016)

General equipment

• Clamp key (Hazet 1847-1)
• Adjustable Locking Ring Pliers

Name	Specification
Internal joint grease	XS4C-M1C230-BA

Removal

1. Remove the drive axle shaft. For more information, refer to the Left Axle Shaft / Right Axle Shaft chapter in this section.

2.

CAUTION: Use a vise with jaw guards.

NOTE: Clamp the intermediate shaft in a vice.

Clamp the constant velocity joint in a vice and remove the tripod joint housing.

• 1. Cut the cover clips and discard them as no longer needed.
• 2. Pull the cover back.

3. Disconnect the tripod joint.

• Remove the grease.

4. Remove the retaining ring.



5. Disconnect the tripod joint using the special tool.

• Remove the cover and discard it as no longer needed.

Installation

1. Install the new cover.



2.

NOTE: Replace the boot clip.

Install the new inner cover clamp using the special tool.



3.

NOTE: Chamfer faces towards the front axle shaft.

Install the tripod joint using the special tool.

• Put the cover on.
• Install the tripod joint into place on the front drive axle shaft.

4.

NOTE: Use a new snap ring.

Install the tripod joint spring ring.



5.

CAUTION: Do not pack more than 120 g of grease into the CV joint.

Fill the constant velocity joint with grease.

6. Assemble the constant velocity joint.

• 1. Insert a small screwdriver under the edge of the protective cover to release air.
• 2. Slide the constant velocity joint until it stops, then pull it back 20 mm.

7.

NOTE: Replace the boot clip.

Install the new outer boot clamp using an adjustable wrench.



8. Install the drive axle shaft. For more information, refer to the Left Axle Shaft / Right Axle Shaft chapter in this section.