Axle Shaft Boots: Installation
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- Ensure CV joint is clean. Install NEW grease in CV joint. Install NEW inner CV boot. Remove adhesive tape. Coat sealing face of cap with sealing gel. Press cap onto CV joint with pressure ring. Pull on new CV joint boot. Press CV joint and cap over inner bearing race on splined shaft. Install NEW circlip.
- Fill CV joint with grease. Pull CV joint boot onto cap. Install NEW hose clamps. Ensure large hose clamp is located between 2 bores of CV joint. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.