Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Do not mix the boot clamps.

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 1: Identifying Outboard CV Joint Grease Applying Areas
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Position the boot so the rib on the boot is located in the groove of the shaft.

Fig 2: Positioning Boot
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Position the outboard halfshaft boot and the outboard boot clamps.
1. Position the boot.
2. Position the boot clamps.
  
  Fig 3: Positioning Outboard Halfshaft Boot And Outboard Boot Clamps
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Install the outboard CV boot clamps.

Fig 4: Identifying Outboard CV Boot Clamps
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Position the inboard clamp and boot.

Fig 5: Locating Inboard Clamp And Boot
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Install the CV joint and snap ring on the halfshaft.

Fig 6: Locating 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 7: Locating CV Joint Housing Grease Applying Areas
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NOTE: Do not let the roller bearings fall or damage to the component may occur.

Fig 8: Positioning CV Housing On CV Joint

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Position the CV housing on the CV joint.
Install the retaining ring.

Fig 9: Locating Inboard CV Joint 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 10: Locating Inboard Halfshaft Boot And Clamps
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NOTE: RH halfshaft shown in illustration on top, LH halfshaft on bottom.

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 11: Setting Halfshaft Length
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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 12: Installing Boot Clamp
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Install the halfshaft assembly. For additional information, refer to HALFSHAFT - RH and HALFSHAFT - LH .