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yes, it's true..... Posted by DougM [Email]  (#211)  [Profile/Gallery]
(more from DougM) on Tue, 22 Nov 2005 15:32:58
In Reply to: More difficult on '80 and earlier. n/m, BobD, Tue, 22 Nov 2005 13:55:40 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
since the shaft is basically pressed into the bearing/hub, it might be better to just remove the whole assembly to replace the outer boot. The driveshafts on the earlier ones do not just slide out like the later ones.
I'd say un-bolt the caliper and hang it from the spring, remove the four ball joint bolts, remove outer tie rod from the spindle, and loosen the inner boot clamp > Oh, and don't forget to un-load the suspension with spacers under the upper a-arm before loosening any bolts(pic below). Pull entire assembly.
If you try and remove the driveshaft from the hub on the earlier ones, damage to the bearing will most likely occur.
With the assembly on the floor, remove the C-clip holding the inner tri-pod, remove tripod, then remove the inner boot. Clean off the shaft so dirt doesn't go into the joint when sliding on the new outer boot. Cut off the outer boot, clean the joint, grease it, install new boot and clamp it, then re-install the inner boot and tripod. Re-install assembly. It will take some muscle to slide the balljoints back in their tracks, and starting the tripod in the driver. Tapping on the balljoints to help them go in is allowed, as long as you don't get carried away and destroy them.
Maybe 2-3 hours labor if all goes well. An experienced tech could probably do it in less time.
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