CV Joints

1998 Chevrolet Tracker 4D Utility, RWDSECTION CV Joints
Condition Code Procedure
Bearing, bushing or seal surface worn, affecting performance A Require repair or replacement
Boot clamp broken A Require repair or replacement of clamp
Boot clamp loose A Require repair or replacement of clamp
Boot clamp missing C Require repair or replacement of clamp
Boot leaking A Require replacement of CV boot
NOTE: Further inspection of joint required before replacing boot.
Boot surface cracked, not leaking 2 Suggest replacement of CV boot
Cage broken A Require repair or replacement of CV joint
Housing damaged to the extent that it no longer performs its intended function A Require repair or replacement of CV joint
NOTE: Housing assembly may appear blue in color from normal manufacturing process of heat treating the housing.
Housing worn to the extent that it no longer performs its intended function A Require repair or replacement
NOTE: Housing assembly may appear blue in color from normal manufacturing process of heat treating the housing.
Internal parts binding A Require repair or replacement
Internal parts worn A Require repair or replacement
Lubricant missing C Require cleaning, inspection, and repacking of CV joint
Mounting holes elongated A Require replacement
Threads damaged A Require repair or replacement
Threads stripped (threads missing) A Require replacement
RENDER: 1.0x

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