Outer CV Joint, Installing

Fig 1: Identifying Circlip & Grooves

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• The CV boot and the drive axle must be free of grease.

-- Replace the circlip -1- after removing.

-- Slide on the small clamp with the CV boot.

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

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

-- Add the specified quantity of grease to the inside of the joint. Refer to Grease Quantity and Type .

-- Before installing the joint, the splines -arrow A- must be lightly coated with grease used in the joint.

Fig 2: Apply Grease

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-- Insert the circlip into the groove on the shaft.

-- Slide on the CV joint up to the circlip.

Fig 3: Align Sealing Ring At Center With Opening Upward -arrows-

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-- Align the circlip at center with opening upward -arrows-.

-- Install the old drive axle screw in the joint.

Fig 4: Identifying Old Driveshaft Bolt Installed Into Joint

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-- Drive joint onto the drive axle with a plastic mallet until the circlip engages.

-- Add the specified quantity of the grease into the joint on the CV boot side. Refer to Grease Quantity and Type .

-- Slide the CV boot onto the joint.

-- Bleed the CV boot.

-- Make sure the CV boot is seated on the joint correctly.

• The CV boot must fit in the groove and on joint contour.

-- Tension the clamps on the outer joint. Refer to CLAMP ON TRIPLE ROLLER JOINT AND OUTER JOINT, TENSIONING .