Toyota 04438-07010 Front Cv Joint Boot, Right

First of all, it is vital to note that the CV boots are important because they stop dirt and debris from damaging the joints. Inspect the boots for tears and cracks as well as loose clamps. Also, you can flex the CV boots by hand to check for tears, cracks, and leaking grease.

To check for excessive freeplay in the steering system, with the vehicle on the ground and the front wheels straight, gently rock the steering wheel back and forth. Excessive freeplay could indicate issues with front wheel bearings, yokes (main shaft or intermediate shaft), lower arm balljoint, steering system joints, or steering gear adjustment. Symptoms of faulty components may include excessive body movement on rough roads, swaying around corners, and binding when turning the steering wheel.

The first step is to remove the driveaxle and mount it in a vise with wood-lined jaws.

Inspect the bearing surfaces of the inner tripods and housings for cracks, pitting, scoring, and other signs of wear. Check the surfaces of the ball bearings in the outer CV joint.

The first step is to remove the driveaxle and mount it in a vise with wood-lined jaws.

Apply grease to the tripod assembly and inside the housing, then pack the remainder of the grease around the tripod.