Outer CV Joint, 88 Mm Diameter Or 100 Mm Diameter: Installing

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Fig 1: Circlip (Snap Ring) & Positioning Protective Joint Boot

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-- Slide Joint Protective Boot Onto Drive Shaft.

Joints And Protective Joint Boots Must Be Free Of Grease.

-- Position Protective Joint Boot Between -Arrows-.

1 - Circlip (Snap Ring), Must Be Replaced.

88 mm Diameter Outer CV Joint

-- Apply 40 Grams Of Joint Grease To Inside Of Joint.

100 mm Diameter Outer CV Joint

-- Apply 70 Grams Of Joint Grease To Inside Of Joint.

Continuation For Both CV Joints

Fig 2: Identifying Joint And Triple Roller Star Splines

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-- Before Installing Joint Piece, Splines -A- Must Be Lightly Coated With Grease Used In Joint.

-- Insert Sealing Ring In Groove On Shaft.

-- Slide On CV Joint Up To Sealing Ring.

Fig 3: Aligning Sealing Ring At Center With Opening Upward

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-- Align Sealing Ring At Center With Opening Upward -See arrows-.

-- Install The Old Drive Axle Bolt In The Joint As Shown In The Illustration.

Fig 4: Identifying Old Driveshaft Bolt Installed Into Joint

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-- Drive Joint Onto Drive Axle With Plastic Hammer Until Circlip Engages.

-- Insert 50 grams Of Drive Axle Grease Into Joint On Boot Side.

-- Install The Protective Boot On The Outer Joint.

-- Bleed Protective Joint Boot.

-- Make Sure The Protective Boot Is Seated On The Joint Correctly.

-- Protective Joint Boot Must Fit In Groove And On Joint Contour.

Install The Clamp On The 88 mm Diameter Or 100 mm Diameter Outer Joint.

Fig 5: Identifying Clamping Sleeve On Outer Joint

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-- Engage The Clamp At The First Catch By Hand.

-- Close The Clamp Using :3340 .

Fig 6: Close Clamp Using Pliers 3340

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:3340 Must Be Inserted At Front Of Clamp, As Depicted In Illustration.