Prowler V6-3.5L VIN G (1999)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: Service and Repair
Outer CV Joint Sealing Boot
REMOVAL
To remove outer C/V joint sealing boot from a halfshaft for replacement, the halfshaft assembly must be removed from the vehicle. See Servicing
Halfshaft; for the required halfshaft removal and replacement procedure.
1. Remove halfshaft assembly requiring boot replacement from vehicle. See Servicing Halfshaft for the required halfshaft removal procedure.
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2. Remove large boot clamp, retaining C/V joint sealing boot, to C/V joint housing and discard. Remove small clamp which retains outer C/V joint
sealing boot to interconnecting shaft and discard. Remove sealing boot from outer C/V joint housing and slide it down interconnecting shaft.
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3. Wipe away grease to expose outer C/V joint to interconnecting shaft retaining ring. Spread ears apart on C/V joint assembly to interconnecting
shaft retaining snap ring. Slide outer C/V joint assembly off end of interconnecting shaft.
4. Slide failed sealing boot off interconnecting shaft.
5. Thoroughly clean and inspect outer C/V joint assembly and interconnecting joint for any signs of excessive wear. If any parts show signs of
excessive wear, the halfshaft; assembly will require replacement. Component parts of the Prowler halfshaft assemblies are not serviceable.
INSTALLATION
1. Slide a new seal boot to interconnecting shaft retaining clamp, onto the interconnecting shaft. Then slide the replacement outer C/V joint assembly
sealing boot onto the interconnecting shaft.