Broken CV boot??

[smyers33]

I noticed the other day that my CV boot on my front right wheel is busted. I am unsure what this part even does and need to know what needs to be done to get this taken care of. Attached is a picture of the boot. Any advise would be great!

 

[SunlitComet]

the cv joint is what allows you to have 4wd in an independent front suspension. A whole assembly will probably go $90 for shaft, joint boots and all. You can also tear down that joint after being removed from vehicle, clean it repack with grease and install a new boot. Not sure which way you want to go. I would just get a new shaft it would be easier and quicker. One thing is for sure if you remove that joint from the wheel assembly DO NOT put any wait on the wheel assembly until the axle is back in and torqued on the hub assembly.

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Also make sure nothing nearby like cotter pins are loose and handing.

 

[smyers33]

If I just buy the whole assembly, shaft and all, it already comes ready to install correct? All I would have to do is remove the old one, grease up the new one and pop her in?

 

[BattelWagun]

You won't even need to grease up the new one. They come already packed with grease and boots installed. just unbolt the old one, and bolt in the new one.

 

[SunlitComet]

They look like this:

Now tell me how could you not love something that looks that good and cheap?

 

[Young28]

They look like this:

Now tell me how could you not love something that looks that good and cheap?

look at mine and i can tell you how lmao.

 

[smyers33]

... thats all there is to the installation? just unbolt the old one, and bolt up the new one? Is there any special tools required?

 

[SunlitComet]

Front Drive Axle FRONT DRIVE AXLE

• Tools Required:
• J 24319-B Steering Linkage Puller
• J 36605 Front Knuckle Seal Installer
• J 36607 Upper Ball Joint Separator
• J 29193 Steering Linkage Installer (12 mm)

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

• Raise vehicle and support it with safety stands.

1. Wheel and tire assembly.

• Insert a drift or large screwdriver through the brake caliper into one of the brake rotor vanes to prevent drive axle (halfshaft) from turning.

1. Drive axle (halfshaft) hub nut (203) and washer (202).

• • Loosen, but do not remove the 6 bolts (200) securing inboard C/V joint drive flange to the output shaft companion flange.

1. Wrap shop towels around both the inner and outer ON joint boots to avoid damage to the boots during removal and installation.

1. Wheel speed sensor wire support bracket from upper control arm to allow extra travel of knuckle (all models). Also remove wire and brake line support brackets from knuckle on 8600# and heavier GVWR.
2. Prevailing torque nut from outer tie rod. Do not reuse the nut.

1. Separate the outer tie rod ball stud from the steering knuckle using J 24319-B. NOTICE: Do not disengage the joint by driving a wedge-type tool between the joint and the knuckle. This may cause seal damage.

• • Push linkage to opposite side of the vehicle and secure outer be rod up and out of the way. This will provide the needed clearance to remove the drive axle (halfshaft).

1. Lower shock mounting nut and bolt.

• • Collapse the shock absorber and secure if necessary.

1. Stabilizer shaft components as follows:

• • Remove stabilizer shaft bushing and bracket.
  • Remove stabilizer shaft bolt, spacer, and nut assembly at the lower control arm.

NOTICE: This is required on vehicles with 8050 lb. and below GVW rating to provide needed clearance for drive axle (halfshaft) removal.

1. Position floor jack or stand behind the steering knuckle. CAUTION: The floor jack or stand must remain under the control arm while servicing the drive axle (halfshaft) to maintain torsion bar and control arm position. Failure to do so could result in personal injury .
2. Cotter pin (138) from the upper control arm ball joint stud.

• • Loosen (do not remove at this time) the stud nut on the upper ball joint stud.
  • Loosen the stud from the knuckle using J 36607.

1. Nut (139).
2. Stud (137) from knuckle. Important: Cover the shock mounting bracket and the ball stud on the lower control arm with a shop towel to prevent possible drive axle (halfshaft) boot damage during removal and installation.
3. Knuckle assembly using hammer and brass drift or equivalent to separate outer C/V joint splined shank from knuckle hub.
4. Six bolts (200) from inboard joint flange.

• • Support inboard end of drive axle (halfshaft). Move knuckle and hub assembly outward to free splined shank from hub.

1. Drive axle (halfshaft) from vehicle. Important: Wipe the wheel bearing seal area on the knuckle clean.

Inspect

• Check the seal for cuts or tears.

1. Lubricate the seal lip.

• • If seal is cut or torn, inspect the wheel bearing for damage and replace the seal.

1. Replace the seal as follows:

• • Pry old seal from knuckle and discard.
  • Lubricate the new seal lip.
  • Use J 36605 to install the seal in the knuckle.

INSTALL OR CONNECT

NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.

• Prior to drive axle (halfshaft) installation, cover the shock mounting bracket, lower control arm ball stud, and all other sharp edges with shop towels so that drive axle (halfshaft) boot is not damaged during assembly.

Important: Do not lubricate the drive axle (halfshaft) splines and knuckle with grease.

1. Insert outer C/V joint splined shank into knuckle hub and secure inboard C/V joint flange to companion flange with bolts. Do not tighten.
2. Upper ball joint to the steering knuckle.
3. Stud nut.

• • Tighten stud nut to 100 Nm (75 ft. lbs.) .

1. Cotter pin.

• • Lubricate the upper ball joint until grease appears at the seal.

1. Stabilizer shaft bushing (65) and bracket (64) and bolts (63).

• • Tighten bolts (63) to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.) .

1. Stabilizer shaft link bolt assembly (62), spacer (56), and nut assembly (50).

• • Obtain torque by running nut assembly to the unthreaded portion of the bolt, then tighten to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.) .
  • Remove floor jack or stand from beneath lower control arm.

1. Shock absorber to the lower shock mounting bracket.
2. Shock mounting bolt washer and nut.

• • Tighten nut to 73 Nm (54 ft. lbs.) .

1. Outer tie rod to steering knuckle using J 29193. Tighten tool to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) .
2. New outer tie rod prevailing torque nut.

• • Tighten nut to 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.) .

1. Brake pipe support bracket to the upper control arm.

• • Tighten nut to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.) .

Important: Make sure that the brake hose is not twisted or kinked, or damage to the hose could result.

1. Hub nut washer (202) and nut (203). Seat shank splines in hub.
2. Insert a drift through brake caliper to prevent drive axle (halfshaft) from turning.

• • Tighten inboard flange bolts to 78 Nm (58 ft. lbs.) .

1. Hub nut.

• • Tighten hub nut to 225 Nm (165 ft. lbs.) .

1. Remove drift and install wheels.
2. Remove safety stands, and lower the vehicle.