Outer 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.
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NOTE: Make sure that the component is clean, free of foreign material and lubricant.
Clean the CV joint housing.
- Apply grease to the inside of CV joint housing. Refer to: Specifications .
Material: Grease (WSS-M13P13-A)
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NOTE: Grease sachet is supplied with boot kit.
Install the outer CV boot and apply grease to the inside of CV boot. Refer to: Specifications .
Material: Grease (WSS-M13P13-A)
- Release any trapped air.
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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 Special Service Tool: 204-169 Clamping Tool, Boot Retaining Clamp.
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NOTE: Make sure that the component aligns with the installation mark.
If equipped. Using the special tool, install the damper. Use Suggested Tool: 308-110 Remover/Installer, Front Housing. Tool shown or a commercially available equivalent can be used.
- Install the inner CV joint boot. Refer to: Inner Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot .