Halfshaft Joint: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
CAUTION:
Never pick up or hold the halfshaft by only the inner or outboard CV joint.
CAUTION:
Handle the halfshaft by only the interconnecting shaft to avoid pull-apart and potential damage to the CV joints.
CAUTION:
Do not over-angle the CV joints.
CAUTION:
Damage will occur to an assembled inner CV joint if it is over-plunged outward from the joint housing.
CAUTION:
Never use a hammer to remove or install the halfshafts.
CAUTION:
Never use the halfshaft assembly as a lever to position other components. Always support the free-ends of the halfshaft.
CAUTION:
Do not allow the boots to contact sharp edges or hot exhaust components.
CAUTION:
Do not drop assembled halfshafts. The impact may cut the boots from the inside without evidence of external damage.
- Remove the halfshaft. For additional information, refer to HALFSHAFT .
- Secure the halfshaft and constant velocity (CV) joint in a vise using protective jaw covers.
- Remove the 2 inner halfshaft boot clamps.
- Slide the inner halfshaft boot off the inner CV joint housing.
- If reinstalling the original inner joint, mark the inner CV joint and the halfshaft to be sure of correct installation.
- Using a soft face hammer, separate the halfshaft from the inner joint housing.
- Remove and discard the bearing retainer circlip.
- Remove and discard the snap ring.
- Remove the inner halfshaft boot from the halfshaft.
- Remove the 2 outer halfshaft boot clamps.
- Slide the outer halfshaft joint boot back out of the way exposing the outer CV joint.
- If reinstalling the original inner CV joint, mark the outer CV joint and the halfshaft to be sure of correct installation.
- Using a soft-face hammer, separate the outer CV joint by gently tapping it off the halfshaft.
- Remove and discard the bearing retainer circlip.
- Remove the snap ring from the halfshaft.
- Slide the outer halfshaft boot off the halfshaft.