Inner Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport and 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the wheel and tire.
- Remove the halfshaft. See HALFSHAFT LH .
- Clamp the halfshaft in a vise.
- Remove and discard the CV joint boot retaining clamps.
- Slide the CV joint boot along the halfshaft to gain access to the joint.
- Using a drift against the inner part of the CV joint, remove the CV joint from the halfshaft.
- Remove and discard the snap ring.
- Remove the inner joint boot.
WARNING:
Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.