Disassembly And Assembly: Halfshaft: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the halfshaft from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to HALFSHAFT in Removal and Installation.
Remove the 2 boot clamps.

Fig 1: Locating Boot Clamps
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Separate the boot from the inboard CV joint housing.

Fig 2: Locating Boot
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Remove the retaining ring.

Fig 3: Locating Retaining Ring
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Remove the inboard CV joint housing.

Fig 4: Locating Inboard CV Joint Housing
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Index-mark the inner race and ball cage.

Fig 5: Identifying Index-Mark On Inner Race And Ball Cage
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Remove the 6 balls.

Fig 6: Locating Ball Cage Balls
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Remove the snap ring.

Fig 7: Locating Snap Ring
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Remove the inner race and the ball cage.

Fig 8: Locating Inner Race And Ball Cage
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Remove the inboard boot.

Fig 9: Locating Inboard Boot
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Remove the 2 boot clamps.

Fig 10: Locating Boot Clamps
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Remove the outboard boot.

Fig 11: Identifying Outboard Boot
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NOTE: If the grease is contaminated, clean and inspect the joint for wear. Install a new outboard CV joint and interconnecting shaft assembly if worn/damaged.

Check the CV joint grease for contamination.