Rear Drive Halfshaft Joint: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator and 2017 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Remove the halfshaft from the vehicle. Refer to Halfshaft .
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Separate the boot from the inboard CV joint housing.
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Remove the retaining ring.
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Remove the inboard CV joint housing.
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Index-mark the inner race and ball cage.
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Remove the inner race and the ball cage.
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Remove the inboard boot.
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Remove the 2 boot clamps.
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Remove the outboard boot.
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NOTE:
If the grease is contaminated, clean and inspect the joint for wear. Install a new outboard CV joint and interconnecting shaft assembly if worn/damaged.
Check the grease for contamination.