Lincoln Navigator: Rear Drive Halfshafts / Outer Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver |
Boot Clamp Pliers |
Removal
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Remove the inner CV joint boot.
Refer to: Inner Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
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Remove and discard the CV joint boot clamps.
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Remove the CV joint boot.
Installation
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Clean and inspect the CV joint cage. Evenly apply the grease in the CV joint boot and housing.
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Install the CV joint housing.
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NOTE:
When installing the CV joint housing, insert a small flat blade
screwdriver under the CV joint boot seat to allow air to escape.
Using a flat blade screw driver to allow air to escape, install the CV joint housing.
Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
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NOTE:
Make sure that a new clamps are installed.
Using boot clamp pliers, install the new CV joint boot clamps.
Use the General Equipment: Boot Clamp Pliers
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Install the inner CV joint boot.
Refer to: Inner Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Rubber Mallet
Three Leg Puller
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Constant Velocity Joint GreaseXG-5
WSS-M1C258-A1
Removal
Remove the halfshaft...
Removal
NOTICE:
Never pick up or hold the halfshaft by only the inner or outer CV joint. Damage to the CV joint will occur.
NOTICE:
Never use a hammer to remove or install the halfshafts...
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Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
To prevent setting Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), make
sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position prior to disconnecting
the accelerator pedal electrical connector.
NOTE:
Vehicles with adjustable pedals, position the driver's seat
to the full rearward position and, if possible, a..