Outer CV Joint Boot Replacement Recommendations (ASN 0593-10)

OUTER CV JOINT BOOT REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

OUTER CV JOINT BOOT REPLACEMENT

Model(s): 1986-91 Acura Integra

1986-90 Acura Legend

Group: Body

Bulletin No.: ASN 0593-10

Date: May, 1993

SERVICE INFORMATION

Although Service Bulletin 92-009 describes how to replace an outer CV joint, do not use this procedure to replace an outer CV joint boot. The severe impacts required to remove the outer joint will damage the joint bearings, so never re-use an outer CV joint. To replace an outer CV boot, use the following procedure:

1. Remove the driveshaft.
2. Remove and discard the boot bands from both boots.
3. Remove the inner joint, circlip, rollers, and spider.
4. Remove the inner boot, dynamic damper and outer boot. Discard both boots.
5. Wrap the splines with vinyl tape. Slide the outer boot down the shaft, then install and secure the outer boot bands. See Fig 1.
   Fig 1: CV Joint Outer Boot

   
6. Install the dynamic damper, inner boot, and inner boot bands, but do not secure the bands yet.
7. Remove the vinyl tape. Install the spider, rollers, circlip and inner joint.
8. Secure the inner boot bands.
9. Re-install the driveshaft using a new spindle nut.