Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln MKX and 2007 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Do not mix the boot clamps.

If removed, install a new anti-lock brake sensor indicator ring on the outer CV joint.

Fig 1: Identifying Anti-Lock Brake Sensor Indicator Ring

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Lubricate the outboard CV joint.
1. Pack the outboard CV joint with grease from the kit.
  - One-third of the grease must be installed in the joint with the remainder placed in the boot.
2. Spread the remaining grease evenly inside the boot.

Fig 2: Identifying Outboard CV Joint & Boot

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Position the boot so the rib on the boot is located in the groove of the shaft.

Fig 3: Locating Boot In Groove Of Shaft

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Position the outboard halfshaft boot and the outboard boot clamps.
1. Position the boot.
2. Position the boot clamps.

Fig 4: Positioning Boot Clamps

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Install the outboard CV boot clamps.

Fig 5: Identifying Outboard CV Boot Clamp

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Position the inboard clamp and boot.

Fig 6: Identifying Inboard Clamp & Boot

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Install the CV joint and snap ring on the halfshaft.

Fig 7: Identifying CV Joint & Snap Ring On Halfshaft

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Fill the inboard CV joint housing with grease from the kit.
- One-half of the grease must be installed in the joint and the remainder placed in the boot.

Fig 8: Locating Inboard CV Joint Housing

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CAUTION: Do not let the roller bearings fall or damage to the component may occur.

Position the CV housing on the CV joint.

Fig 9: Locating CV Housing On CV Joint

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Install the retaining ring.

Fig 10: Locating Retaining Ring

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Position the inboard halfshaft boot and clamps.
- Position the boot in the housing groove.
- Position the boot clamps.

Fig 11: Locating Boot Clamps & Housing Groove

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Set the halfshaft assembled length to specifications. For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
1. Measure the entire assembly length.
2. Push in or pull out on the inner joint as necessary to adjust the halfshaft assembled length.
3. Hold the inner joint to prevent the assembled length from changing and insert a small flat-blade screwdriver between the boot and the joint to equalize the pressure.

Fig 12: Identifying Halfshaft Length Measurements

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Install the boot clamps.
- Place the lever arm to the closed position and use a soft-faced hammer to close the tabs.

Fig 13: Placing Lever Arm To Closed Position & Use A Soft-Faced Hammer To Close Tabs

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Install the halfshaft assembly. For additional information, refer to Halfshaft - RH and Halfshaft - LH .