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    4. : How to disassemble and replace the boots of a CV joint

Volkswagen Passat - Video tutorial

Model: Volkswagen Passat 3BG, B5 - Years 1996-2005
Part: Drive shaft
Operation: How to disassemble and replace the boots of a CV joint

CV joints are vital organs in an automobile and if they make or emit strange noises it is a good idea to replace them as soon as possible. In the following video the CV joint has already been removed from the engine as this disassembly appears already in another video. Now we can focus on the joint and all its parts that compose it. One component that deteriorates easily is the wheel-side boot as it is subject to all the movements of the wheels which, in addition to being driving forces, are also directives. The coupling on the motor side, as you can see, has too much tolerance play. Unhook the cable ties and then cut the cap. Extract the joint by removing the ring stops with the special pliers. Once the joint has been completely disassembled, reinsert the new boot and reassemble the joint. Car Model: VW Passat


Posted on 3 August 2023 by ScegliAuto

Handbrake adjustment on Ford Ecosport

First remove the plastic profile at the base of the gear lever. To do this, slightly widen the side edges and carefully lift it to release it. There is no need to remove it completely, just move it forward to avoid bother. Now remove the plastic center console around the handbrake by first working from the rear to release it and lifting it until the brake lever passes. Also in this case it is not necessary to remove it completely but, paying attention to the connected cables, it can be stowed in front of the passenger seat. At this point we notice that at the base of the handbrake lever, on the front, we find a nut. By acting on it, with a 10 wrench, we can adjust the brake force, increasing it by turning the nut clockwise, or decreasing it by turning it counterclockwise. Once adjusted, the center console can be repositioned first, pressing lightly to engage it, and then the profile of the gearbox base.

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