Replacing Rubber Boots on Front Axle Shaft

Replacing rubber boots on front axle shaft






A Right front axle shaft
B Left front axle shaft
60 Front axle shaft
60a Circlip
60b Inner joint
60c Hose clip
60d Inner rubber boot
60e Hose clip
60f Circlip
60g Disk spring
60h Intermediate ring
60i Hose clip
60j Outer rubber boot
60k Hose clip
60l Outer joint, first version
60m Plastic protective ring
60n Outer joint, second version

Removal, installation

1. Remove front axle shaft (60), refer to Axle Shaft - Service and Repair - Procedures [1][2]Procedures

Disassembling, assembling

2. Detach rubber boots (60j or 60d) from joint
Circlip pliers for hose clips

3. Drive out outer joint (60l)
4. Pull rubber boots (60j or 60d) off front

Removal: The rubber boot (60d) can axle shaft (60) only be pulled off when the outer joint (60l) has been driven out. The inner joint (60b) cannot be removed.

Installation: To push on the rubber boots, place a suitable assembly sleeve on the splined shaft section of the front axle.

5. Check circlip (60a) and plastic protective ring (60m) and replace if necessary
6. Install in reverse order