Removal

NOTE: To remove outer Constant Velocity (C/V) joint sealing boot from a driveshaft for replacement, the driveshaft assembly must be removed from the vehicle.

1. Remove driveshaft. assembly requiring boot replacement from vehicle. See Servicing Driveshaft, in this section for the required driveshaft removal procedure.

Outer C/V Joint Seal Boot Clamps:

2. Remove large boot clamp retaining C/V joint sealing boot to C/V joint housing and discard. Remove small clamp that retains outer C/V joint sealing boot to interconnecting shaft and discard. Remove sealing boot from outer C/V joint housing and slide it down interconnecting shaft.

3. Wipe away grease to expose outer C/V joint and interconnecting shaft.

Outer C/V Joint Removal From Interconnecting Shaft:

4. Remove outer C/V joint from interconnecting shaft using the following procedure: Support interconnecting shaft in a vise equipped with protective caps on jaws of vise to prevent damage to interconnecting shaft. Then, using a soft-faced hammer, sharply hit the end of the C/V joint housing to dislodge housing from internal circlip on interconnecting shaft. Then slide outer C/V joint off end of interconnecting shaft, joint may have to be tapped off shaft using a soft-faced hammer.

Circlip Removal From Interconnecting Shaft:

5. Remove large circlip, from the interconnecting shaft before attempting to remove outer C/V joint sealing boot.

6. Slide failed sealing boot off interconnecting shaft.
7. Thoroughly clean and inspect outer C/V joint assembly and interconnecting joint for any signs of excessive wear. If any parts show signs of excessive wear, the driveshaft assembly will require replacement. Component parts of these driveshaft assemblies are not serviceable.