CV Joint Boot (Rear): Installation
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage new dust covers. Protect them from the sharp edges on the splined shaft with a suitable sleeve. Keep Loctite out of ball surfaces.
NOTE:
Do not mix up the thicker axle shaft and joints for the BMW 325i.
- Slide NEW rubber boot and clamps over axle shaft. Coat axle shaft splines with Loctite No. 270 and press NEW CV joint onto axle with special tool 33 2 130. See Fig 1.
- Install NEW circlip holding inner CV joint-to-axle.
- Pack CV joint with specified amount of lubricant supplied in kit. See CV JOINT LUBRICANT CAPACITY .
- Apply Bostik No. 1513 or a suitable sealant to inner sealing surface on large end of NEW rubber boot and mount boot on CV joint.
- Secure large end of rubber boot to CV joint with NEW clamp. Fastener of large hose clamp must be located between two bore holes of constant velocity joint.
- Apply Bostik No. 1513 or a suitable sealant to CV joint dust cover and install onto CV joint.
- Install axle shaft to vehicle. See DRIVE AXLE SHAFTS (REAR) .
CV JOINT LUBRICANT CAPACITY
| Application | Oz. (Grams) | |
|---|---|---|
| Inner CV Joint | ||
| Except M3 | 2.8 (80) | |
| M3 | 3.0 (85) | |
| Outer CV Joint | ||
| Except M3 | 2.8 (80) | |
| M3 | 3.5 (100) | |