Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the halfshaft assembly. For additional information, refer to HALFSHAFT - RH and HALFSHAFT - LH .
For the inboard CV joint, remove and discard the boot clamps.
Remove the inboard CV joint retaining ring.

Fig 1: Locating Inboard CV Joint Retaining Ring
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Do not let the roller bearings fall or damage to the component may occur.

For the inboard CV joint, carry out the following:
- Remove and discard the retainer circlip.
- Slide the boot away from the CV joint.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Retainer Circlip
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using a suitable 3 jaw puller, remove the CV joint.

Fig 3: Removing CV Joint Using Jaw Puller
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove and discard the inner CV boot.

Fig 4: Locating Inner CV Boot
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The outboard CV joint is not removable from the halfshaft. The boot must be removed or installed from the inboard CV joint side of the shaft.

For the outboard CV joint, carry out the following:
1. Remove and discard the boot clamps.
2. Remove and discard the boot.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Boot Clamps And Boot
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.