VUE AWD L4-2.2L VIN D (2005)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: Service and Repair
Outer
Front
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Seal Replacement - Front
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Tools Required
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SA9161C Axle Boot Clamp Installer
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SA9198C Snap Ring Pliers (Constant Velocity Joint)
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SA9203C Axle Clamp Installer
Disassembly Procedure
1. Clamp the drive axle shaft in a soft jawed vice.
2. Use a flat-bladed tool and disengage the retaining tabs of the large seal clamp.
3. Discard the clamp.
4. Remove the small seal clamp using side cutters and discard the clamp.
5. Separate the constant velocity (CV) joint boot from the CV joint race at the large diameter.
6. Slide the boot away from the joint along the wheel drive shaft bar.
7. Wipe the excess grease from the face of the CV inner race.