Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN P Flex Fuel (2007)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: Service and Repair
C/V Joint/Boot-Outer
Removal
REMOVAL
1. Place shaft in vise with soft jaws and support C/V joint.
CAUTION: Do not damage C/V housing or half shaft.
2. Remove clamps (2) (4) with a cut-off wheel or grinder.
3. Slide the boot down the shaft.
4. Remove lubricant to expose the C/V joint snap ring.
5. Spread snap ring (1) and slide the joint off the shaft.
6. Slide boot off the shaft and discard old boot.
7. Mark alignment marks (1) on the inner race/hub (2), bearing cage (3) and housing with dabs of paint.