OEM Lincoln MKX CV Boot

Lincoln MKX CV Boot Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Boot Kit, Front Passenger Side
  7T4Z-3A331-B
  Q: How to Service and Repair the CV Boot on Front Drive Halfshafts on Lincoln MKX?

  A: Service work on the CV joint boot of front drive halfshafts starts with taking off the halfshaft assembly. Discard boot clamps first to access the retaining ring at the inboard CV joint. Keep roller bearings from dropping to protect them during removal. Slide away the boot from the CV joint after taking out and discarding its retaining circlip. Insert the 3-jaw puller correctly to detach the CV joint and throw out both the inner boot. Because the outboard CV joint is permanently attached to the halfshaft users must access the boot through its inner side by discarding both boots clamps. When assembling keep the boot clamps separate. Add grease from the kit to the outboard CV joint by filling 1/3 of its space first and spreading equal amounts in the boot. Place the boot over the shaft to match its ribbed section into the shaft's groove and set the outboard halfshaft boot next before installing the clamps onto it. Insert the boot and clamp inside the inboard area then place the CV joint with snap ring on the shaft before filling half of the grease into the joint and elsewhere in the boot. Pay attention to prevent the roller bearings from dropping. Secure the CV housing over the CV joint and put its retaining ring into place. Place the inboard halfshaft boot into the housing groove before fixing its clamps. Measure the complete halfshaft setup and change the inner joint position when needed to reach recommended measurements. Keep the joint steady by hand and press down with the screwdriver to make pressure the same between the boot and joint. End by setting the halfshaft boots in their housing grooves then closing the boot clamps with a soft-faced hammer before putting back the halfshaft assembly.