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Halfshaft Joint: Assembly

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  1. Lubricate the inner and outer CV joints with joint grease.
    Fig 1: Identifying Outer CV Joint For Lubrication
    G03897421Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the outer halfshaft boot.
  3. Install the snap ring on the halfshaft.
  4. Install a new halfshaft bearing retainer circlip.
  5. Using a soft-face hammer, install the inner CV joint by gently tapping it onto the halfshaft.
    Fig 2: Installing Inner CV Joint
    G03897422Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove any excess grease on the mating surfaces and slide the outer halfshaft joint boot forward onto the outer CV joint.
  7. Remove any excess air trapped in the outer halfshaft boot using a cloth-covered screwdriver after adjusting the outer halfshaft boot spacing.
  8. Using the special tool, install 2 new outer halfshaft boot clamps.
    Fig 3: Installing New Outer Halfshaft Boot Clamps
    G03897397Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Position the inner halfshaft boot.
  10. Install the snap ring.
  11. Install the bearing retainer circlip.
  12. Using a soft face hammer, install the halfshaft on the inner CV joint.
    Fig 4: Installing Halfshaft On Inner CV Joint
    G03897424Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the inner halfshaft boot.
  14. Remove any excess air trapped in the inner halfshaft boot using a cloth-covered screwdriver after adjusting the inner halfshaft boot spacing.
  15. Using the special tool, install 2 new inner CV joint boot clamps.
    Fig 5: Installing New Inner CV Joint Boot Clamps
    G03897397Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the halfshaft. For additional information, refer to HALFSHAFT .
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