SAFARI STORME

FRONTAXLE (4X4)

DISMANTLING

1. Mark the position of small end of the boot on

shaft. It has been fitted back in the same position

during reassembly.

2. Cut boot clamps and discard. Cut boots and dis-

cards

NOTE

Boot clamps and boots are not to be reused.

3. Wipe away grease, to make snap ring of inner

race visible.

4. Expand snap ring and remove shaft by tapping on

outer race by brass hammer.

ASSEMBLY

1. Clean CV joint components and boot area on

shafts using approved solvents.

NOTE

Do not use gasoline

2. Apply tape to shaft splines to protect boot during

installation.

3. Slide new boot from shaft having one Circlip

groove (of DOJ Side) in reverse orientation. Slide

new small clamps

(Two nos.)

and Rzeppa side

boot in correct orientation.

NOTE

Lightly coat inner and outer race with approved Lith-

ium grease.

4. Pack CV joint only with specified grease. If there

is any remaining grease, place it inside the boot.

5. Align CV joint splines with shaft splines. Gently

rock CV joint while pushing onto shaft, until click

is heard. Now Install the Circlip

6. Pull firmly on CV joint to make sure circlip is

seated.

NOTE

If necessary, tap CV joint shaft with brass or soft

face mallet.

Position the boot and clamp over CV joint

(large

end)

and secure with appropriate clamp. Use

Clamp climper

(Part No. 270458903332)