Toyota 04438-07010 Front Cv Joint Boot, Right

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To remove and inspect a CV boot, first, remove it and mount it in a vise with wood-lined jaws. Check the CV joint for excessive play and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion. If a boot is torn, disassemble the joint, clean the components, and inspect for damage. To disassemble, cut the boot clamps, remove the clamps and boots, and remove the tripod joint snap-ring with snap-ring pliers. Use a hammer and brass punch to drive the tripod joint from the drive axle. Clean all components and inspect for wear. To reassemble, wrap the splines on the inner end of the axle shaft with tape, slide the clamps and boots onto the axle shaft, and install a new snap ring. Apply grease to the tripod assembly and inside the housing, insert the tripod into the housing, and pack the remainder of the grease around the tripod. Slide the boots into place, adjust the CV axle to standard length specifications, equalize the pressure in the boot, and tighten the boot clamps.

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.

Excessive vehicle body movement over rough roads, swaying around corners, and binding when the steering wheel is turned.

You can flex the driveaxle boots by hand to check for tears, cracks, and leaking grease.

The recommended procedure is to disassemble the joint, clean the components, and inspect for damage due to loss of lubrication and possible contamination by foreign matter.

Check on the cost and availability of parts before disassembling the vehicle.

While an assistant turns the steering wheel from side to side, check the steering components for free movement, chafing, and binding. Attempt to move each lower arm up and down with a prybar to check the balljoints for play. Replace any balljoint with play. Inspect the balljoint boots for damage and grease leakage, replacing damaged balljoints. Lastly, inspect the driveaxle boots for tears, cracks, and loose clamps, replacing any damaged boots.

If a boot is torn, the joint should be disassembled, the components should be cleaned, and inspected for damage.

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

To check the shock absorbers, push down and release the vehicle at each corner and observe if it returns to a level position within one or two bounces. Listen for any squeaks or noises from the suspension components during this test.

Inspect the ball joint boots for damage and leaking grease. Replace them if necessary.

Mount the driveaxle in a vise with wood lined jaws to prevent damage to the axleshaft.