If the boots on the CV joint require replacement, one should not undertake the exercise until all possibilities are explored because complete rebuild CV boots are available for exchange. If you are planning to dismantle the vehicle, first and foremost ensure cost and availability of the part you want to get. Start with the elimination of CV boots and then place it in the vise, making sure that the jaws are covered with woods so that they do not mar the part. Check CV joint for movement and smooth functioning; CV boots have to be checked if they are torn then CV joint has to be unbolted cleaned and looked for damages. Lend some muscle and snip off the old boot clamps; ease off the outer boot and pull out the inner boot from the housing. To unlock the tripod joint snap-ring, use the snap-ring pliers, at the same time noting which way must be assembled the tripod and the axleshaft. Loosen the tripod joint and inner stop-ring, if not already disassembled, also, remove both boots. For the CV boots with the damper remove the clamp and take the damper off moving it with the measured distance to the end of the shaft. Wash all parts with solvent checking the condition of the parts to establish whether the inner CV joint is worn or the outer CV joint is worn; the latter requires the entire axleshaft to be replaced together with the outer CV joint. Take the boots and place them over the splines on the inner axleshaft, then using tape protect the boots, now place the clamps, the tri post rests on the shaft and install a new snap ring. Replace the tripod, and grease with pack grease around the assembly and the housing of the tripod. If repacking the outer joint apply the same working the entire tube of grease into the bearing assembly. Insert the boots and make sure they are seating correctly then check CV boot dimensions for clearance. Even out the pressure on the boot and then apply a few more turns on the clamps to make the CV boot set.
