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Disassembly And Assembly: Halfshaft: Assembly

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  1. Position the outboard boot on the shaft.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Outboard Boot
    GF0003346Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Pack the outboard CV joint with 165 grams (5.82 ounces) of grease.
    • Pack the outboard CV joint with grease.
    • Spread any remaining grease from the kit evenly inside the boot.
    3. Fig 2: Locating Outboard CV Joint
    GF0003347Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the outboard boot.
    1. Clean the boot mounting surface.
    2. Seat the boot in the CV joint boot groove.
    4. Fig 3: Installing Outboard Boot
    GF0003348Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the boot clamps.
    5. Fig 4: Locating Boot Clamps
    GF0003345Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Tighten the through-bolt until the tool is in the closed position.
  5. Using the special tool, install the 2 boot clamps.
    6. Fig 5: Using Special Tool To Install 2 Boot Clamps
    GF0003349Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 6: Locating Boot Clamp On Shaft
    GF0003350Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Position the boot clamp on the shaft.
  7. Position the inboard boot on the shaft.
    8. Fig 7: Positioning Inboard Boot
    GF0003351Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the ball cage on the shaft with the tapered end facing the boot.
    9. Fig 8: Positioning The Ball Cage
    GF0003352Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Align the index marks.
  9. Position the inner race on the shaft with the counterbored end facing the boot.
    10. Fig 9: Aligning Index Marks
    GF0003353Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the snap ring.
    11. Fig 10: Identifying Snap Ring
    GF0003342Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Lubricate and position the 6 balls with grease.
    12. Fig 11: Positioning The 6 Balls
    GF0003354Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Fill the inboard CV joint housing with 235 grams (8.29 ounces) of grease.
    13. Fig 12: Identifying Inboard CV Joint Housing
    GF0003355Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the boot clamp on the inboard CV joint housing.
    14. Fig 13: Positioning Boot Clamp On Inboard CV Joint Housing
    GF0003356Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Position the inboard CV joint housing on the ball and race assembly.
    15. Fig 14: Positioning Inboard CV Joint Housing On Ball And Race Assembly
    GF0003357Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the retaining ring.
    16. Fig 15: Identifying CV Joint Retaining Ring
    GF0003358Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove any excess grease from the mating surface. Seat the boot in the CV joint boot groove.
    17. Fig 16: Locating CV Joint Boot Groove
    GF0003337Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Set the halfshaft assembled length to specification. For additional information, refer to Specifications in this article.
    18. Fig 17: Identifying Halfshaft Assembled Length
    GF0003359Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the boot.
  18. Insert a dull screwdriver blade under the boot to release the pressure.
    19. Fig 18: Locating Screwdriver Blade Under Boot
    GF0003360Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Tighten the through-bolt until the tool is in the closed position.
  19. Using the special tool, install the 2 boot clamps.
    20. Fig 19: Using Special Tool To Install 2 Boot Clamps
    GF0003361Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the halfshaft. For additional information, refer to Halfshaft  in this article.
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