How to overhaul cv -joints for 2003 ford focus

Overhaul

With Automatic Transaxle

Inner

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Remove the axle halfshaft from the vehicle and place it in a vise.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Tripod joint boot clamps

   Tripod joint boot

   Tripod joint housing

   Snapring

   Tripod joint

To install:

NOTE

Use new snaprings and boot clamps for assembly.

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Tripod joint

   Snapring

   Tripod joint housing. Fill the joint housing with grease.

   Tripod joint boot

   Tripod joint boot clamps
2. Install the halfshaft.

Outer

The outer CV-joint is serviced with the halfshaft as an assembly. The outer CV-joint boot can be serviced by removing the inner tripod joint.

With Manual Transaxle

Assembly

WARNING

The inner joint must not be bent at more than 18 degrees; the outer joint must not be bent at more than 45 degrees.

NOTE

Install the wheel-side boot over the transaxle side.

1. Install the boot at the wheel end and inject grease into the outer joint.
2. Slide a suitable tool under the boot seat to allow the air to escape.
3. Locate the boot in position and remove the suitable tool.
   
   NOTE

   Install new clamping straps.
4. Install the boot at the transaxle end, insert the clamping strap in the boot ring groove and tighten it using a CV joint boot strap tightener.
   
   WARNING

   Do not damage the universal joint rollers.
5. Using a suitable bearing press, push the tripod onto the front drive halfshaft as far as it will go.
6. Install a new snap ring.

Disassembly

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
   
   WARNING

   The inner joint must not be bent at more than 18 degrees; the outer joint must not be bent at more than 45 degrees.
2. Disconnect the driveshaft at the transaxle end.
3. Separate and discard the clamping straps. Push back the boot along the shaft.
4. Pull apart the tripod joint and remove all the grease.
5. Remove the tripod snap ring.
6. Remove the tripod with a suitable bearing separator.
7. Detach the boot at the wheel end and remove the grease.

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