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Disassembly and Assembly > < Inner Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot
Front Drive Halfshafts - Outer 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)

General Equipment
Expanding pliers, snap-ring
Materials
Name
Specification
Constant velocity joint high-temperature grease
ESP-M1C207-A 

Removal

  1. Remove the inner CV joint boot.
    For additional information, refer to: Gummimanschette - inneres Gleichlaufgelenk (205-04 Vorderradantriebswellen, Removal and Installation).

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION: Use a vice with protective jaw covers.
    Remove the outer CV joint boot.
    • Cut and discard the boot clamps.
    • Remove and discard the rubber boot.
    • Remove the grease packing.

Installation

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE: Install a new rubber boot.
    Install the outer CV joint boot.
    • Pack the CV joint with grease.
      For additional information, refer to: Specifications (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Specifications).
    • Press the rubber boot into the groove of the CV joint.
    1. Insert a small screwdriver under the boot seat to allow the air to escape.
    1. Position the rubber boot.
    • Remove the screwdriver.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE: Install a new clamping strap.
    Insert the inner clamping strap into the ring groove of the rubber boot and tighten with the special tool.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE: Install a new clamping strap.
    Insert the outer clamping strap into the ring groove of the rubber boot and tighten with the special tool.
  1. Install the inner CV joint boot.
    For additional information, refer to: Gummimanschette - inneres Gleichlaufgelenk (205-04 Vorderradantriebswellen, Removal and Installation).

Disassembly and Assembly > < Inner Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot