TB401401

Technical Bulletin
Year
Eng. Code
Trans. Code
VIN Range
From
VIN Range To
2012-2014
All
All
All
All
Model(s)
All
(except
Routan)
Condition
40 14 01 March 04, 2014 2033347 Supersedes V401301 dated March 20, 2013 to include additional model year
applicability.
CV Boot Replacement
CV boot damage identified.
Technical Background
Recommended procedure for removing damaged CV boot.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
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Service
If it is determined that a CV boot needs to be replaced, the boot should be removed and replaced without cutting
or slicing the boot open. Once the CV Joint is removed the boot will slide off the axle shaft. Refer to repair
manual group 40, removal procedure for drive axle disassembly, in ElsaWeb.
Note:
Claims will not be accepted if the CV Boot is cut or sliced.
All replaced attachment hardware must be returned with the replaced boot.
CV Boots should not be cut or sliced upon
removal.
CV Boots should slide off the driveshaft after
the removal of the CV Joint.
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Warranty
Information only.
Required Parts and Tools
No Special Parts required.
No Special Tools required.
Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal.
Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.
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No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or
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