S40 L5-2.4L VIN 38 B5244S4 (2004)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: Service and Repair
Automatic Transmission
Boot CV Joint Housing, Replacing
Boot CV joint housing, replacing
Special tools: 951 2619
Note: The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential
information in the illustrations is always correct.
Preparatory work
Removing drive shafts
Remove the drive shafts.
Method content
Note: Do not stop work until the constant velocity joint housing is assembled.
This method consists of:
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Outer constant velocity joint housing with boot, replacing
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Components on the outer constant velocity
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joint housing, replacing
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Inner constant velocity joint housing with boot, replacing
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Components on the inner constant velocity
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joint housing, replacing
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Installation preparations
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Installing the boot
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Finishing
Inner Constant Velocity Joint Housing With Boot, Replacing
Inner constant velocity joint housing with boot, replacing
Removing the inner boot
Secure the drive shaft in a vise with soft jaws.
Remove the clamps from the boots. If reusing the boot, carefully pull the boot off the constant velocity joint.
If the boot is to be replaced, cut the boot and remove from the drive shaft.
Cleaning / checking the inner constant velocity joint
The constant velocity joint must be cleaned and checked if damage is suspected.
Note: If there is no visible sign of wear on the constant velocity joint housing, it can be cleaned when assembled and blown clean before greasing.
Installing boot and drive shafts
Before installing the boot, see: Installation preparations Install the drive shafts. See: Drive shaft left, replacing and Drive shaft right, replacing.
Components on the inner constant velocity joint housing, replacing
Disassembling the inner constant velocity joint housing