Sebring Sedan V6-2.7L VIN R (2004)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: Service and Repair
Outer
CV BOOT OUTER
REMOVAL
1. Remove large boot clamp retaining C/V joint sealing boot to C/V joint housing (Fig. 37) and discard. Remove small clamp that retains outer CN
joint sealing boot to interconnecting shaft and discard. Remove sealing boot from outer C/V joint housing and slide it down interconnecting shaft.
2. Wipe away grease to expose outer C/V joint and interconnecting shaft.
3. Remove outer CN joint from interconnecting shaft using the procedure: Support interconnecting shaft in a vise equipped with protective caps on
jaws of vise to prevent damage to interconnecting shaft. Then, using a soft-faced hammer, sharply hit the end of the CN joint housing to dislodge
housing from internal circlip on interconnecting shaft (Fig. 38). Then slide outer C/V joint off end of interconnecting shaft, joint may have to be
tapped off shaft using a soft-faced hammer.
