Originally posted by eepals:
What do you mean by grommet? Also if the joint poped out make sure you get a new axle retainer clip.



The grommet is a rubber piece that goes over the metal container for the inner end. It fits inside the boot and creates the circle from the tripod shaped metal end. Axle retainer clip? I haven't seen this. To me it looks like the CV Joint is held together by opposing force from the A arm and strut as well as the Rubber boot. Almost like a spring action once clamped on. Is this not correct? Did I loose a peice? The CV joint has been out for a while but I did thoroughly clean it and regrease both the Tripod holder and the axle end. I used Ford HiTemp Axle grease. It is blue in color. Came with an outer CV repair kit I had bought for this.

Also I haven't clamped it yet but was able to reassemble the wheel by bolting the strut assembly into the hub then mounting it. After this I reinserted the CV boot to the inner piece. After those two were in I put on the A arm. Just FYI if anyone else has this problem.

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