#### CV-JOINT OVERHAUL

##### Transaxle Side

1. Remove the halfshaft and mount in a protected jaw vise.
2. Remove the boot bands.
3. Matchmark the slide joint housing and spider assembly to the halfshaft.
4. Remove the slide joint housing from the halfshaft.
5. Remove the spider snap-ring.
6. Remove the spider assembly from the halfshaft.
7. Cover the driveshaft splined end with tape to protect the CV-boot.
8. Remove the CV-boot.

   Fig. 1: Halfshaft assembly

   Fig. 2: Halfshaft disassembly

   Fig. 3: Halfshaft disassembly

   Fig. 4: Installing CV-boot — wheel side

   Fig. 5: Halfshaft assembly

   Fig. 6: Installing CV-boot — transaxle side

   To install:

9. Install the CV-boot with a new boot band.
10. Install the spider assembly. Make sure the matchmarks are aligned properly.
11. Install a new spider snap-ring. Make sure the snap-ring seats evenly in the groove of the shaft.
12. Pack the CV-boot with grease (holds 5.64–6.35 oz. of proper grease — should be 3.82–3.90 inches or 97–99mm in length after being packed with grease; see illustrations).
13. Install the remaining boot bands. Tighten and crimp the bands using the proper tool.

##### Wheel Side

1. Remove the halfshaft and mount in a protected jaw vise.
2. Matchmark the joint assembly to the shaft.
3. Remove the joint assembly (replace the complete joint assembly if damage or deformed) from the shaft using a suitable puller. Install the axle nut to prevent damage to the threads when removing the joint.
4. Remove the boot bands.
5. Cover the halfshaft splined end with tape to protect the CV-boot.
6. Remove the CV-boot.

   To install:

7. Install the CV-boot with a new boot band.
8. Install the joint assembly by tapping lightly. Make sure the axle nut is installed to prevent damage to the threads. Make sure the matchmarks are aligned properly.
9. Pack the CV-boot with the proper grade and amount of grease (holds 7.23–7.94 oz. of proper grease––should be 3.78–3.86 inches or 96–98mm in length after packed with grease, see illustrations).
10. Install the remaining boot bands. Tighten and crimp the bands using the proper tool.