Disassembly And Assembly: Halfshaft: Assembly

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

Fig 1: Identifying New Anti-Lock Brake Sensor Indicator Ring
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Lubricate the outboard CV joint.
- 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.
    
    Fig 2: Identifying Outboard CV Joint & Boot
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- Spread the remaining grease evenly inside the boot.
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.
- Position the boot.
- 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 And 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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Install the stop ring.

Fig 8: Locating Stop Ring
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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 9: Locating Inboard CV Joint Housing
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Position the CV housing on the CV joint.

Fig 10: Locating CV Housing On CV Joint
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Position the inboard halfshaft boot and clamp.

Fig 11: Positioning Inboard Halfshaft Boot & Clamp
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- Position the boot in the housing groove.
- Position the boot clamp.
Set the halfshaft assembled length to specifications. For additional information, refer to Specifications in this article.

Fig 12: Identifying Halfshaft Length Measurements
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- Measure the entire assembly length.
- Push in or pull out on the inner joint as necessary to adjust the halfshaft assembled length.
- 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.
Using the special tool, install the boot clamps.

Fig 13: Locating Boot Clamps
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Install the halfshaft assembly. For additional information, refer to Halfshaft in this article.