Checking Rear CV Axle Lobes

Checking Rear CV Axle Lobes

There was a tech bulletin issued for the FFR Rear CV Axles. Some people had problems with the lobes not being fully seated.

CV Joint Lobe recessed correctly

This required having to inspect them by removing the CV boots.

My CV Joint Lobe recessed correctlyMy CV Joint Lobe recessed correctly

No problem. Everything looked good and I repacked the CV boots with grease. Only issue was I needed a special tool to button everything back up. A quick search on Amazon and I got on of these:

OTC 4623 CV Joint Banding Tool & Cutter.

Two days later and I was able to put this to rest.

CV Axle Boot Band Install

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