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Outer Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot > < Intermediate Shaft

C-MAX 2003.75 (06.2003-)

Front Drive Halfshafts - Inner Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot C-MAX 2003.75 (06/2003-)
Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s)

Clamping Tool, Boot Retaining Clamp

204-169 (14-044)

Remover, Bearing/Gear

205-310 (15-091)

Remover, Bearing/Gear

205-311 (15-092)

Installer, Extension Housing Bushing/Oil Seal

308-046 (16-016)
Materials
Name
Specification
Constant velocity joint high-temperature grease
ESP-M1C207-A 

Removal

  1. Remove the halfshaft.
    For additional information, refer to: Front Halfshaft LH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation) /
    Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION: Use vice with soft jaw protectors.
    Detach the inner constant velocity joint from the front halfshaft.
    • Hold the front halfshaft in a vice.
    1. Cut and discard the boot clamps. Slide the boot back.
    1. Remove the tripode housing.
    • Remove the grease.

  1. Remove the snap ring.
    • Discard the snap ring.

  1. Using the special tools detach the tripode star.
    • Remove and discard the rubber boot.

Installation
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE: Install a new clamping strap.
    NOTE:
    NOTE: Install a new rubber boot.
    Place the clamping strap and inner CV joint rubber boot in position on the front halfshaft.

  1. Insert the clamping strap in the boot ring groove and tighten with the special tool.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION: Do not damage the universal joint rollers.
    NOTE:
    NOTE: Chamfer points towards front halfshaft.
    Attach the tripode star using the special tool.
    • Drive the tripode star onto the front drive halfshaft as far as it will go.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE: Install a new snap ring.
    Install the snap ring.

  1. Fill the constant velocity joint with grease.
    For additional information, refer to: Technische Daten (205-04 Vorderradantriebswellen, Specifications).
    1. Insert a small screwdriver under the boot seat to allow the air to escape.
    1. Push on the tripode housing to stop, then pull it back 20 mm.
    • Remove the screwdriver.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE: Install a new clamping strap.
    Insert the clamping strap in the boot ring groove and tighten with the special tool.
  1. Install the halfshaft.
    For additional information, refer to: Front Halfshaft LH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation) /
    Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).

Outer Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot > < Intermediate Shaft