Inner Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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NOTE: CV cage is shown assembled.
Clean and inspect the CV joint cage.
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NOTE: Make sure that new components are installed.
Using boot clamp pliers, install the new CV joint boot and the new small CV joint boot clamp. Use the General Equipment: Boot Clamp Pliers
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NOTE: The CV joint cage is a snug fit and may need to tapped on with a soft face mallet.
Using a soft face mallet, install the CV joint cage. Use the General Equipment: Rubber Mallet
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NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.
Install the new CV joint cage circlip.
- Evenly apply the grease in the CV joint boot and housing.
Material: Motorcraft® Constant Velocity Joint Grease / XG-5 (WSS-M1C258-A1)
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NOTE: When installing the CV joint housing, insert a small flat blade screwdriver under the CV joint boot seat to allow air to escape.
Install the inner CV housing and the new inner CV housing retaining ring.
- Using a flat blade screw driver to allow air to escape, install the CV joint housing. Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
- Using boot clamp pliers, install the new large CV joint boot clamp.
- Install the halfshaft. Refer to: Rear Halfshaft .