Inner Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot: Removal

2018 Ford Transit Connect XL, Van CargoSECTION Removal
  1. Remove the front halfshaft. Refer to: Front Halfshaft LHΒ . Refer to: Front Halfshaft RHΒ .
    • Remove and discard the large and small CV boot clamps.

    • Position the CV joint boot and the remove the inner CV joint housing.

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    1. Remove and discard the CV joint tripod bearing circlip.
    2. Using a suitable puller, remove the CV joint tripod bearing. Use the General Equipment: Bearing Separator. Use the General Equipment: Puller
    3. Remove the inner CV joint boot.
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