Installation Procedure

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

Fig 1: Identifying Clamp & Wheel Drive Shaft
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NOTE: Position the inner boot clamp on the wheel drive shaft prior the boot assemble.
Ensure that the boot (1) is properly seated in the groove (2) in the wheel drive shaft (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Groove In Wheel Drive Shaft
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Place approximately 160 grams of lubricant (2) inside the outboard boot (1) and pack the CV joint (3) with the remaining lubricant. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants and Sealers .

Fig 3: Lubricating Boot Of Tripot Housing
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Using a block of wood and a hammer, install the CV joint on the wheel drive shaft (1).

Fig 4: Installing CV Joint
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Install the boot clamp (4) on the boot (3) and the wheel drive shaft (5).

Fig 5: Identifying Boot Clamps
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Install the boot clamp (2) on the boot (3) and the CV joint housing (1).
Crimp the eared clamp using the CH-804 tensioner (1) and a torque wrench. Tighten the eared clamp to 25 N.m (19 lb ft).
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
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 left or right wheel drive shaft, refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side , Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (without Intermediate Shaft) and Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (with Intermediate Shaft) .