Assemble Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Clamp & Wheel Drive Shaft

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Fig 2: Identifying Groove In Wheel Drive Shaft

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Ensure that the boot (1) is properly seated in the groove (2) in the wheel drive shaft (3).

Fig 3: Lubricating Boot Of Tripot Housing

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Place approximately half the lubricant (2) inside the CV joint boot (1) and the other half in the CV joint (3).

Fig 4: Installing CV Joint

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Using a block of wood and a hammer, install the CV joint on the wheel drive shaft (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Boot Clamps

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Install the inboard boot clamp (4) on the boot (3) and the wheel drive shaft (5).
Install the outboard boot clamp (2) on the boot (3) and the CV joint housing (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Pliers Breaker Bar, Torque Wrench, Ratchet & Gap Measurement

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NOTE:

Ensure that the boot clamp is properly positioned around the entire circumference of the boot.

Using the DT35910 pliers (1), close the clamp (2) until the gap (3) measures 2.15mm (0.85in).

Fig 7: Latching Large Seal Retaining Clamp

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NOTE:

Ensure that the boot clamp is properly positioned around the entire circumference of the boot.

Using the CH48894 pliers (1), close the boot clamp (3).
Remove the wheel drive shaft from the bench vise.
Move the CV joint in a circular motion 4 to 5 times to distribute the lubricant.
Install the wheel drive shaft in the vehicle. Refer to Remove the wheel drive shaft from the vehicle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side , or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .