Rubber protective boots of the drive shaft and its outer CV joint — replacement (Opel Omega B2)

1. Remove the drive shaft as described in Chapter 8 and clamp it in a vice.

2. Using a small punch, knock the metal cover off the outer CV joint.

3. Loosen and remove the clamps from the rubber boots.

4. Cut the rubber boots with a sharp knife and remove them from the drive shaft.

5. Remove grease from the CV joint and wipe the drive shaft.

6. Using special pliers, remove the retaining ring from the outer end of the drive shaft.

7. Clamp the outer CV joint in a vice, then knock the drive shaft out of it.

8. Fill the inner CV joint with the specified Specifications type of grease using a wooden spatula.

9. Install the new inner boot, make sure it is not twisted, then install and tighten the clamps.

10. Place the outer protective cover on the drive shaft.

11. Clamp the drive shaft in a vice and install the outer CV joint using a hollow metal drift. Make sure the CV joint rests against the flange.

12. Install the retaining ring so that it fits completely into the groove.

13. Using a wooden spatula, fill the outer CV joint with grease.

14. Install the outer protective cover, make sure it is not twisted, then install and tighten the clamps.

15. Install the cover onto the CV joint using the two drive shaft bolts to align it. Tap the cover onto the CV joint using a mallet.

16. Remove the retaining ring from the inner end of the drive shaft and install a new one.

17. Install the drive shaft (see Chapter 8).