Symptoms
Grease flung around the inside of the wheel or on the suspension, or a clicking CV joint on full lock.
The fix, step by step
- Replace a split boot before dirt gets into the joint.
- Remove the driveshaft from the hub and diff, cut off the old boot, clean out the old grease, pack the joint with the sachet of CV grease supplied, and fit the new boot and clamps.
- Patrolapart says lifted trucks put extra strain on the boots.
Tools & part numbers
- Axle nut socket
- CV clamp pliers
- circlip pliers
- torque wrench
Where to buy the parts
Right or left front inner CV boot kit, Y62 VK56 (Febest)Patrolapart ↗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.