Installing The Outer CV Joint

-- Install the new circlips.

-- Slide new CV boot onto drive axle if necessary.

-- Use a plastic hammer to install it on the shaft until the locking ring locks secure.

DISASSEMBLING: 

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-- Open clamping sleeve on inner joint and slide protective boot back from adapter.

-- Remove the joint from the drive axle.

-- Remove securing ring.

1  - Pliers (commercially available)

-- Insert drive axle in vise.

-- Press the triple roller star off the drive shaft.

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-- Pull off CV boot from shaft.

-- Clean shaft, joint and groove for oil seal.

ASSEMBLING: 

-- Slide small clamp for joint protective boot onto shaft.

-- Slide CV boot onto shaft.

-- Slide joint piece onto shaft.