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.
SLACKEN THE WHEEL NUTS.
Using the aluminum tube and Ratchet with 17mm deep socket and nut adapter, I slackened the nuts.
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.
REMOVING THE TIRE.
Using the drill I quickly removed the wheel nuts. I normally place the tire under the car near the oem jack.
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.
The Cv boot seems good for service.
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.