FX50 AWD V8-5.0L (VK50VE) (2009)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: Service and Repair
Removal and Replacement
Wheel Side
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT
WHEEL SIDE : Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Left Side
1. Remove tires with power tool.
2. Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to See: Brakes and Traction Control/Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems/Wheel Speed
Sensor/Service and Repair/Wheel Sensor/Front Wheel Sensor/Exploded View.
CAUTION:
Never pull on wheel sensor harness.
3. Remove brake hose bracket. Refer to See: Brakes and Traction Control/Hydraulic System/Brake Hose/Line/Testing and Inspection/Exploded
View.
4. Remove caliper assembly mounting bolts with power tool. Hang caliper assembly in a place where it will not interfere with work.
CAUTION:
Never depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
5. Remove disc rotor. Refer to See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Caliper/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Front Disc Brake/Brake Caliper Assembly (2 Piston Type)/Removal and Installation (2 piston type), See: Brakes and Traction
Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Caliper/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Disc Brake/Brake Caliper Assembly (4 Piston
Type)/Removal and Installation (4 piston type).
6. Remove cotter pin, and then loosen wheel hub lock nut with a power tool. Refer to See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Wheel Hub and
Knuckle/Exploded View.
7. Patch wheel hub lock nut with a piece of wood. Hammer the wood to disengage wheel hub and bearing assembly from drive shaft.
CAUTION:
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Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be careful not to overextend slide joint.
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Never allow drive shaft to hang down without support for joint sub-assembly, shaft and the other parts.
NOTE:
Use suitable puller if wheel hub and bearing assembly and drive shaft cannot be separated even after performing the above procedure.
8. Remove wheel hub lock nut.
9. Remove steering outer socket. Refer to See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Gear/Service and Repair/Exploded View.
10. Separate upper link from steering knuckle. Refer to See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Wheel Hub and Knuckle/Exploded View.
11. Remove drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly.
12. Remove boot bands, and then remove boot from joint sub-assembly.