Outer CV joint, installing

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Slide joint protective boot onto drive axle.
Insert new circlip

Circlip (snap ring) must be replaced

Apply 50 g joint grease in inside of joint.

Fig 1: Identifying Joint/Triple Roller Star Splines

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Before installing joint or triple roller star, splines - A - must be lightly coated with grease used in joint.

Fig 2: Installing Outer Constant Velocity (CV) Joint With Flange Bolt

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Screw old drive axle bolt into joint as shown in illustration.
Drive joint onto drive axle with plastic hammer until circlip engages.
Apply 40 g joint grease in boot side of joint.
Bleed protective joint boot.

Close clamp.