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Outer Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot: Installation

    CAUTION: The constant velocity joint must not be packed with more than 120 g of grease.
  1. Pack the constant velocity joint with grease.
  2. Install the outer constant velocity joint boot.
    • Slide the outer boot outwards over the constant velocity joint.
    • Press the boot into the annular groove on the drive joint.
    • Slide a small screwdriver under the boot seat to allow the air to escape.
    • Locate the boot in position and remove the screwdriver.
      Fig 1: Installing Outer Constant Velocity Joint Boot
      G04651581Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. NOTE: Renew the boot clamp.
    Fig 2: Installing Inner Boot Clamp Using Special Tool
    G04651582Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the inner boot clamp using the special tool.
  5. NOTE: Renew the boot clamp.
    Fig 3: Installing Outer Boot Clamp
    G04651583Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the outer boot clamp using the special tool.
  7. Install the inner constant velocity joint boot. For additional information, refer to INNER CONSTANT VELOCITY (CV) JOINT BOOT  in this section.