Symptoms
Grease on the inside of the wheel, a torn or slipped inner boot, clicking at full lock. One Expedition Portal owner had a CV joint break and lose a ball bearing.
The fix, step by step
- Remove the axle, clean and inspect the joint, and fit new boots, packing grease well up into the ribs (the area most likely to crack, says a Delica Canada member).
- Lifts increase the axle angle a little, but members say old, dry boots are usually the cause.
- Manual locking hubs stop the CVs turning in 2WD, which extends their life; the L400 never had them from the factory.
Tools & part numbers
- Axle-nut socket
- snap-ring pliers
- boot clamp pliers
- CV grease.
Where to buy the parts
Montero CV boots, axles and U-jointsRockAuto (1995 Montero 3.0 catalogue; match by part number) ↗Amazon ↗
Rugged Ridge (ex-AVM) 15001.43 manual locking hubs, the part number Delica Canada members quoteSummit Racing ↗Amazon ↗
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Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.