9000 Aero L4-2290cc 2.3L DOHC Turbo EFI (1996)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: Service and Repair
Outboard
IMPORTANT: Diligently wash the wheel housing, MacPherson strut and other surfaces around the drive shaft and universal joint.
REPLACEMENT
1. Completely remove all dirt from the drive shaft.
2. Remove the rubber gaiter clamp. Pull the gaiter up slightly on the shaft.
3. Open out the circlip and pull the shaft free from the universal joint.
4. Remove all existing grease.
5. Fit a new rubber gaiter on shaft.
6. Pack the universal joint with 80 grams of grease (9000 Turbo 2.3-120 9) Esso HF 125 Nebula EP2 (Saab special chassis grease).
7. Slide the shaft into the universal joint hub so that the circlip snaps into the groove on the shaft when it is in the hub. Check the circlip by twisting
the shaft slightly.
8. Fit a new clamp.