Outer CV Joint, Installing

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Fig 1: Identifying Circlip And Grooves

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Joints And Protective Joint Boots Must Be Free Of Grease.

-- Replace the circlip -1-.

-- Slide On The Small Clamp With The Protective Boot And Position The Protective Boot On The Drive Axle According To The Version.

Version With Identification Groove:

Fig 2: Identifying Circlip And Grooves

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-- Position CV boot in outer groove -arrow B-.

Inner groove -arrow A- remains visible "identification groove" (for correct installation of CV boot).

Version With Base:

Fig 3: Circlip (Snap Ring) & Positioning Protective Joint Boot

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-- Position Protective Joint Boot Between -arrows-.

-- Add The Specified Quantity Of Grease To The Inner Joint. See The Table. Refer To GREASE QUANTITY AND TYPE .

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

Fig 4: Identifying Joint And Triple Roller Star Splines

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-- Insert Sealing Ring In Groove On Shaft.

-- Slide On CV Joint Up To Sealing Ring.

Fig 5: Aligning Sealing Ring At Center With Opening Upward

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

-- Screw Old Drive Axle Screw Into Joint As Shown In The Illustration.

Fig 6: Identifying Old Driveshaft Bolt Installed Into Joint

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

-- Add The Specified Quantity Of Grease To The Inner Joint. See The Table. Refer To GREASE QUANTITY AND TYPE .

-- Slide The Protective Boot Onto The 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.