Assemble Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Boot

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Position the boot (1) on the wheel drive shaft (2).

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 CV Joint Boot

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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 Clamp

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Install the boot clamp (4) on the boot (3) and the wheel drive shaft (5).
Install the 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 J 35910: pliers (1), close the clamp (2) until the gap (3) measures 2.15 mm (0.85 in).

Fig 7: Measuring Boot Clamp Gap

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

Using the J 35910: pliers (1), close the boot clamp (3) until the gap measures 1.9 mm (0.070 in)..
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 Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .