Inner Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford EcoSport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1. NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.
  
  Install the small CV boot clamp. Use the General Equipment: Vise Use the General Equipment: Vise Jaw Protectors
2. Install the inner CV joint boot.
3. Using a special tool, install the CV joint tripod bearing. Use Special Service Tool: 308-046 Installer, Transmission Extension Housing Bushing/Seal.
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1. NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.
  
  Install the new CV joint tripod bearing circlip. Use the General Equipment: Vise Use the General Equipment: Vise Jaw Protectors
2. Install the grease sachet evenly in the CV joint case. Refer to: Specifications .
  Material: Grease (WSS-M13P13-A)
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1. Install the grease sachet evenly in the CV joint boot and the CV joint housing. Refer to: Specifications .
  Material: Grease (WSS-M13P13-A)
2. Position the CV joint boot and the CV joint housing. Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block Use the General Equipment: Copper Hammer
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1. Insert the intermediate shaft into the CV boot. Use a flat blade screw driver to release trapped air. Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
2. Completely slide the intermediate shaft into the CV tripod housing until it bottoms out.
3. Slide the intermediate shaft out 25mm (1 inch).
4. Remove the flat blade screw driver. Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
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NOTE: Make sure that new components are installed.

NOTE: Do not move the CV joint housing. Make sure that the CV joint boot is installed with the boot in the CV groove.
- Using the special tool, position back the CV boot and install the new large halfshaft boot clamp. Use the General Equipment: Boot Clamp Pliers
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Install the front halfshaft. Refer to: Front Halfshaft LH - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F15 .