Inner Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot: Removal
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.
- Remove the halfshaft. Refer to: Rear Halfshaft .
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- Remove and discard the large CV boot clamp.
- Position the CV boot to access the inner CV housing retaining ring.
- Remove and discard the inner CV housing retaining ring.
- Remove the inner CV joint housing.
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NOTE: The CV joint cage balls are free to fall out.
Remove and discard the CV joint cage circlip.
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NOTE: The CV joint cage balls are free to fall out.
Using a 3-leg puller, remove the CV joint cage. Use the General Equipment: Three Leg Puller
- Remove and discard the small clamp and remove the CV joint boot.