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 .
Remove and discard the inboard CV joint boot clamps.

Fig 1: Locating Inboard CV Joint Boot Clamps
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With the inboard CV joint boot removed from the housing, remove the retaining ring.

Fig 2: Locating Retaining Ring
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Remove the 8 balls and outer race.

Fig 3: Locating Balls And Outer Race
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Remove the CV joint housing snap ring.

Fig 4: Locating CV Joint Housing Snap Ring
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Remove and discard the boot.

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 boot, 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.