Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot: Assembly

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For the outboard CV joint, carry out the following:
1. Slide the boot on the interconnecting shaft.
2. Pack the outboard CV joint with 80 g (2.82 oz) of grease supplied in the boot kit.
3. Spread any remaining grease evenly inside the boot.
4. Install the boot by seating it in the groove in the CV joint housing.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Outboard CV Joint, Boot And CV Joint Housing
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the Constant Velocity Joint Boot Clamp Installer, install the 79.6 mm (3.13 in) boot clamps on the large end of the boot.

Fig 2: Installing Boot Clamps On Large End Of Boot
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the small clamp on the small end of the boot.

NOTE: Install a new circlip every time the halfshaft is removed from the axle or damage to the component may occur.

NOTE: Start one end of the circlip in the groove and work the circlip over the halfshaft and into the groove to prevent the circlip from overexpanding or damage to the clamp may occur.

Fig 3: Locating Stub Shaft Retainer Circlip

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install a new retainer circlip.
Position the small clamp on the interconnecting shaft before installing the boot.
Position the boot on the interconnecting shaft.
Install the inner race and the retainer snap ring.

Fig 4: Locating CV Joint Housing Snap Ring
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the outer race with 8 balls.

Fig 5: Locating Balls And Outer Race
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Insert the assembly in the housing.
Install the retaining ring.

Fig 6: Locating Retaining Ring
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For the inboard CV joint, carry out the following steps in sequence:
1. Pack the inboard CV joint housing with 108 g (3.80 oz) of grease supplied in the boot kit.
2. Spread any remaining grease evenly inside the boot and CV joint.
3. Install the inboard CV joint housing, seating the boot in the groove in the housing.
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 soft, flat tool between the boot and the joint to equalize the pressure.
  
  Fig 7: Adjusting Halfshaft Assembled Length
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the Constant Velocity Joint Boot Clamp Installer, install the 77.5 mm (3.05 in) boot clamps on the large end of the boot.

Fig 8: Installing Boot Clamps On Large End Of Boot
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the smaller boot clamp.
Install the halfshaft assembly. For additional information, refer to HALFSHAFT .