Saturn 15269918 Boot Kit, Front Wheel Drive Shaft Cv Joint

Start by cutting off the band retaining the boot to the shaft and sliding the boot toward the center. Use snap-ring pliers to spread the snap-ring ears, allowing the joint to slide off the shaft. Remove the old boot and carefully remove the ball bearings one at a time by tilting the inner race and cage. Clean all components with solvent and inspect them for any damage or wear. Reassembly involves reinstalling the bearings into the cage windows, aligning the inner race with the cage, and using snap-ring pliers to secure a new snap-ring. Grease should be applied through the splined hole, and a wooden dowel can be used to force the grease into the joint. Reattach the small clamp and boot on the drive axle, filling the boot with grease up to the end of the axle. Position the CV joint assembly on the drive axle, align the splines, and use a soft-face hammer to drive the joint onto the drive axle until the snap-ring is seated in the groove. Ensure that the boot is properly seated in the groove and install the retaining clamps. Equalize the pressure in the boot before securing the boot clamps with special pliers.

The boot should be seated in the housing and axle seal grooves, and the CV joint should be adjusted to the proper length. The boot clamps should then be secured.

Regular inspection of the outer CV boots is recommended to ensure they are in good condition.

Any evidence of damage necessitates replacement of the boots.

Begin by removing the driveaxle and securing it in a vise lined with rags to prevent damage.