CV Axle Installation exercise

Fill in the blank: CV joints and boots are engineered to last upward of ______ miles.

• A) 100,000

• B) 150,000

• C) 200,000

• D) 250,000

Fill in the blank: Once the seal of a CV joint is breached, ______ quickly follows.

• A) Success

• B) Trouble

• C) Maintenance

• D) Replacement

What is a common issue with some makes and models regarding CV joints?

• They are too expensive

• They are difficult to install

• They are notorious for eating shafts

• They are too noisy

Why should 'Check the CV joint boots' be a line item check off on every job ticket?

• To ensure customer satisfaction

• To prevent joint failure

• To increase sales

• All of the above.

If a CV joint has lost its grease and is making noise, what should be done?

• Add more grease

• Replace the CV joint

• Ignore the noise

• Tighten the boot.

The first thing to do if you catch a bad boot is to check the ______ inside for contamination.

• Oil

• Grease

• Water

• Air

What is the main purpose of the tips provided for CV service?

• To make CV service more efficient and successful

• To increase the cost of service

• To reduce the need for service

• To make the service faster.

What should be done if the CV joint feels gritty?

• Ignore it

• Clean and inspect it

• Replace it immediately

• Add more grease.

Axles with ABS applications must be handled with extreme caution due to what?

• Sensor ring around the outer joint

• Inner joint seal

• Transmission alignment

When installing all CV axles, what should NOT be done to prevent damage?

• Let them hang from the differential/transaxle

• Over-tighten the spindle nut

• Use power tools for installation