Front Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement

Front Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement

Special Tools

* GE-396 - Snap Ring Pliers

* CH-804 - Tensioner

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Tools and Equipment.

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the left or right wheel drive shaft, refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side.





2. Clamp the drive axle shaft in a soft jawed vice.





Caution:
Do not cut through the wheel drive shaft inboard or outboard boot during service. Cutting through the boot may damage the sealing surface of the housing and the tripot or the constant velocity joint bushing. Damage to the sealing surface may lead to water and dirt intrusion and premature wear of the constant velocity joint.

3. Use a flat-bladed tool, remove the boot clamp (2) from the constant velocity (CV) joint (1) and the boot (3).

4. Using a pair of side cutters, remove and discard the boot clamp (4) from the boot (3) and the wheel drive shaft (5). Replace with NEW clamps.





5. Using a block of wood and a hammer, remove the CV joint (2) from the wheel drive shaft (1).





6. Remove the boot (1) from the wheel drive shaft (2).

7. Inspect the outer CV joint for damage and wear. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint Inspection Testing and Inspection.

Installation Procedure





Note:
Position the inner boot clamp on the wheel drive shaft prior the boot assemble.

1. Position the boot (1) on the wheel drive shaft (2).





2. Ensure that the boot (1) is properly seated in the groove (2) in the wheel drive shaft (3).





3. Place approximately 160 grams of lubricant (2) inside the outboard boot (1) and pack the CV joint (3) with the remaining lubricant. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers [1][2]Axle Shaft Assembly.





4. Using a block of wood and a hammer, install the CV joint on the wheel drive shaft (1).





5. Install the boot clamp (4) on the boot (3) and the wheel drive shaft (5).

6. Install the boot clamp (2) on the boot (3) and the CV joint housing (1).

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

7. Crimp the eared clamp using the CH-804 - tensioner (1), and a torque wrench. Tighten the eared clamp to 25 Nm (19 lb ft).

8. Remove the wheel drive shaft from the bench vise.

9. Move the CV joint in a circular motion 4 to 5 times to distribute the lubricant.

10. Install the left or right wheel drive shaft, refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side.