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Disassembly And Assembly: Halfshaft: Assembly

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  1. Position the outboard boot on the shaft.
    Fig 1: Locating Outboard Boot On Shaft
    G07958064Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Pack the outboard CV joint with 165 g (5.82 oz) of grease.
    1. Use CV joint grease or equivalent provided in the boot kit.
    2. Spread any remaining grease from the kit evenly inside the boot.
      Fig 2: Identifying Boot Mounting Surface And Boot
      G07958066Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the outboard boot.
    1. Clean the boot mounting surface.
    2. Seat the boot in the joint boot groove.
      Fig 3: Identifying Boot Mounting Surface And Boot
      G06453146Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using a suitable boot clamp installer (such as Snap-On® stock #YA3050 or equivalent) install the large boot clamp.
    Fig 4: Installing Large Boot Clamp Using Suitable Boot Clamp Installer
    G07410140Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using a suitable boot clamp installer (such as Snap-On® stock #YA3080 or equivalent) install the small boot clamp.
    Fig 5: Installing Small Boot Clamp Using Suitable Boot Clamp Installer
    G07410141Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Position the boot clamp on the shaft.
    Fig 6: Locating Boot Clamp On Shaft
    G07958070Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Position the inboard boot on the shaft.
    Fig 7: Locating Inboard Boot On Shaft
    G07958071Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the ball cage on the shaft with the tapered end facing the boot.
    Fig 8: Positioning Ball Cage On Shaft With Tapered End Facing Boot
    G07958072Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. NOTE: Align the index marks.
    Fig 9: Aligning Index Marks On Inner Race And Shaft
    G07958073Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Position the inner race on the shaft with the counterbored end facing the boot.
  10. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 10: Locating Snap Ring
    G07958060Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Lubricate and position the 6 balls.
    • Use CV joint grease or equivalent provided in the boot kit.
      Fig 11: Locating Ball Cage And Balls
      G06125799Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Fill the inboard CV joint housing with 235 g (8.29 oz) of grease.
    • Use CV joint grease or equivalent provided in the boot kit.
      Fig 12: Locating Inboard CV Joint Housing
      G07958057Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the boot clamp on the inboard CV joint housing.
    Fig 13: Locating Boot Clamp On Inboard CV Joint Housing
    G07958077Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Position the inboard CV joint housing on the ball and race assembly.
    Fig 14: Locating Inboard CV Joint Housing On Ball And Race Assembly
    G07958078Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the retaining ring.
    Fig 15: Locating Retaining Ring
    G07958056Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove any excess grease from the mating surface. Seat the boot in the joint boot groove.
    Fig 16: Locating Boot
    G07958055Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Set the halfshaft assembled length to specification. For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONS  in this information.
    Fig 17: Identifying Halfshaft Assembled Length
    G06125761Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    18. NOTE: Use care when inserting the screwdriver or damage to the boot may occur.
    Fig 18: Inserting Dull Screwdriver Blade Under Boot To Release Pressure
    G07958082Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Insert a dull screwdriver blade under the boot to release the pressure.
  19. Using a suitable boot clamp installer (such as Snap-On® stock #YA3050 or equivalent) install the large boot clamp.
    Fig 19: Installing Large Boot Clamp Using Suitable Boot Clamp Installer
    G07410155Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Using a suitable boot clamp installer (such as Snap-On® stock #YA3080 or equivalent) install the small boot clamp.
    Fig 20: Installing Small Boot Clamp Using Suitable Boot Clamp Installer
    G07410156Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    21. NOTE: Maintain a clean work surface.
    Fig 21: Compressing Integrated Wheel End Disconnect On Bench To Collapse Vacuum Chamber
    G06125764Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Compress the Integrated Wheel End (IWE) disconnect on the bench to collapse the vacuum chamber.
  22. While the IWE disconnect is collapsed, install a vacuum cap on the vacuum port.
    Fig 22: Installing Vacuum Cap On Vacuum Port
    G06171707Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    23. NOTE: Do not install the Integrated Wheel End (IWE) end disconnect in the knuckle. It must be installed on the outer Constant Velocity (CV) joint housing or damage to the component may occur.
    Fig 23: Identifying IWE Disconnect On Outer CV Joint Housing
    G06125766Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the IWE disconnect on the outer CV joint housing.
    24. NOTE: Verify the spline engagement by checking for spline lash before installing the halfshaft nut or damage to the component may occur.
  24. Install the halfshaft in the vehicle. For additional information, refer to HALFSHAFT  in the Removal and Installation portion of this information.
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