Outer CV Joint, Installing

-- Install the new circlips.

-- Slide the new CV boot onto the drive axle if necessary.

-- Drive joint onto the shaft with a plastic hammer until the circlip engages.

Drive off Cover for Inner Joint

Fig 1: Driving Cover Down With Copper Or Brass Drift

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-- Drive the cover down using a copper or brass drift.

-- Remove the circlip.

-- Remove both clamps, and push the CV boot toward the outer joint.

-- Drive off the CV boot with a drift.

Inner CV Joint, Removing

Fig 2: Identifying Tools To Press Off Inner Constant Velocity Joint

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-- Support the ball hub when pressing off.