Detaching and Attaching Rubber Boots of Joint

Removal

1. Remove hose clip (60k, 60c) with side cutter.
2. Remove hose clip (60i, 60e) with commercially available circlip pliers (060).
3. Pull off rubber boot.






Outer joint illustrated

Installation






Right front axle shaft illustrated

60 Front axle shaft
60a Circlip
60b Inner joint
60c Hose clip
60d Rubber boot
60e Hose clip
60f Circlip
60g Disk spring
60h Intermediate race
60i Hose clip
60j Rubber boot
60k Hose clip
60l Outer joint, first version
60n Outer joint, second version

4. Wipe off grease on inside of rubber boot and pour into joint, replace grease if necessary. Observe filling quantities.

5. Push new rubber boot into correct position.
Replace hose clips (60k, 60c), observe width of hose clips.Check hose clips (60i, 60e), replace if necessary. The hose clip (60e) is identified by 0315 and hose clip (60i) by 0300.

6. Clamp hose clip (60k, 60c) with assembly pliers, ensuring that hose clip fits evenly.

7. Clamp hose clip (60i, 60e) with commercially available circlip pliers. Check correct seating of hose clip (arrow).
The connections of the hose clips of the inner joint must be offset by 180� to the outer joint to prevent any imbalance.






Shown on outer joint ring