Genuine Nissan Altima CV Boot

Nissan Altima CV Boot Parts Questions & Answers

• Boot Kit
  C9741-7Y01J
  Q: How do you overhaul CV joints and CV boots effectively on Nissan Altima?

  A: If the CV joints must be overhauled, one should consider all the options before it is started, as there are rebuilt drive axles available on exchange basis which proves to be cheaper and time effective. Car owners should first evaluate the cost and get hold of the prices of the exploitation parts before the process of the dismantling of the vehicle. First, to dismantle the inner CV joint one needs to take out the driveaxle and the boot clamps where the retainers tab are present. Withdraw the boot up to the inner CV joint, remove the retaining member and slide off the joint housing. To ensure proper reassembly of the tripod and axleshaft, use a center punch to mark these parts before disconnecting them, After doing this, you will have to remove the snap-ring that is fitted at the end of the axleshaft using snap-ring pliers. Mash the tripod joint from the driveaxle by hammer with brass punch, but be careful not to worsen the bearing surfaces or the splines. Wash all links with solvent to eliminate grease and, as a consequence, examine for wear. When disassembling the halves, install the clamps and boot to the axleshaft with the boot placed over the splines to aid in reassembly; thread the splines with tape to avoid damaging the boot. Position the tripod shape side next to the axleshaft, grease the tripod assembly, joint housing and boot and then screw on the housing and the retaining ring. Make sure the boot seats in the grooves all right, set the length of the joint in a proper way, balance the pressure inside the boot, and fix the boot clamp. Place a new circlip at the inner CV joint stub axle before bolting the driveaxle back in its place. For the outer CV joint, first remove the drive axle and boot clamps, wash out the old grease, check on the bearing surface and then fill the joint with the CV joint grease with the help of a wooden dowel. Place the small clamp and boot around the driveaxle, and spread grease to the inside of the axle boot Place-auto tape on the splined area. Last, place the new circlip about the groove at the end of the driveaxle and place the CV joint assembly at the bottom of driveaxle correctly aligning the splines seating the boot properly in its grooving and adjust the joint to the correct length as well.