Introduction: Outer Cv Joint Inspection.
Time for my bi annual car outer CV joint inspection. The tools involved are;
Pair of gloves.
Cordless drill with 1/2inch socket Adapter.
1/2inch Ratchet with 17mm deep socket.
Aluminum tube.
32mm socket.
OEM car jack.
17mm wheel nut adapter.
Step 1: SLACKEN THE WHEEL NUTS.
Using the aluminum tube and Ratchet with 17mm deep socket and nut adapter, I slackened the nuts.
Step 2: RAISING THE CAR.
First I pulled the handbrake up. Then I used my drill and 32mm socket to quickly raise the car to lift the wheel off the ground.
Step 3: REMOVING THE TIRE.
Using the drill I quickly removed the wheel nuts. I normally place the tire under the car near the oem jack.
Step 4: INSPECTION.
This inspection was simple. I checked the boot for cracks or tears. The holding clamps were both secure and no grease found leaking out.
The Cv boot seems good for service.
Step 5: PUTTING BACK ON THE TIRE.
Putting back the tire was easy. I used the drill in screw mode with the torque stop so I won't wring my hand when the nut stopped. I made sure to tighten the nuts in diagonal pattern. I repeated the same exercise for the other front tire. Both sides are in good state so I'm quite happy.
2 Comments
5 years ago
Be sure to torque the lugs to correct torque. Would not want to lose a wheel going down the road.
Reply 5 years ago
true!