Halfshaft-Inboard, GKN

Halfshaft-Inboard, GKN





Special Tool(s)

Disassembly





1. Remove the clamps.





2. Separate the front wheel driveshaft joint boot from the inboard CV joint housing.





3. Check the CV joint grease for contamination by rubbing it between two fingers. Any gritty feeling indicates contamination.

4. NOTE: Other than the front wheel driveshaft joint boot, the interconnecting shaft and inboard CV joint housing are not repairable. Install a new assembly if worn/damaged.

To install a new inboard CV joint housing assembly/front wheel driveshaft joint boot, remove the front wheel driveshaft joint (3B413) and boot.





5. Slide the front wheel driveshaft joint boot off of the interconnecting shaft.

Assembly





1. Install the front wheel driveshaft joint boot.
^ Position the boot into the small boot groove.





2. Using the special toot install the small clamp.
^ Position the special tool on the clamp ear, and tighten the tool through bolt until the tool closes completely.
3. Install the front wheel driveshaft joint boot and the joint.





4. Fill the inboard CV joint housing with 475 grams (16.75 ounces) of grease. Spread the remaining grease evenly inside the front wheel driveshaft joint boot.
^ Use Constant Velocity Joint Grease (High Temp) XG-5 or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-MlC258-A1.





5. NOTE: Remove all excess grease from the CV joint external surface and the front wheel driveshaft joint boot sealing surface.

Seat the front wheel driveshaft joint boot in the inboard CV joint housing boot groove.





6. Set the halfshaft assembled length to specification.
1. Measure the entire assembly length.
2. Push in or pull out on the inner joint as necessary to adjust the halfshaft assembled length to specification.
3. Hold the inner joint to prevent the assembled length from changing, and insert a small flat blade screwdriver between the boot and the joint to equalize the pressure.





7. NOTE: Make sure the front wheel driveshaft joint boot seats in the groove.

Install the clamps as tight as possible by hand.





8. Using the special tool, tighten the clamp.
^ Position the special tool on the clamp ear, and tighten the tool through bolt until the tool closes completely.





9. Move the CV joints through their full range of travel at various angles. The joints must flex, extend and compress smoothly.