Drive Shaft Constant Velocity (CV) Joint: Installation
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- Fill new CV joint with grease. Clean grease off splines. Apply Loctite to splines.CAUTION: DO NOT get Loctite into ball grooves. DO NOT tilt inner race and cage, as CV joint balls could fall out.
- Drive CV joint onto drive shaft. Install circlip. Pull boot onto drive shaft. Install hose clamp on boot.