Installation Procedure

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

Fig 1: Boot And Wheel Drive Shaft
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Install the tripot spider assembly (2) to the wheel drive shaft (3), until seated against the shoulder.

Fig 2: View Of Wheel Drive Shaft, Tripod Spider And Retaining Clip
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Install the retaining ring (1) in the wheel drive shaft (3).
Place approximately half of the grease in the kit into the boot and place the remainder in the tripot housing.
Install the tripot housing (1) on the wheel drive shaft.

Fig 3: Tripot Housing
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Install the inboard boot clamp (2) and outboard boot clamp (1).

Fig 4: Inboard Boot Clamp And Outboard Boot Clamp
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Using the CH-804 boot clamp plier (1), crimp the inboard boot clamp and outboard boot clamp until the gap measures 2.00 mm (0.079 in).

Fig 5: Identifying Clamp & Tensioner
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Rotate the housing in a circular motion to distribute the grease in the tripot joint.
Install the wheel drive shaft to the vehicle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .