Joint/Boot-C/V Inner: Installation

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Fig 1: BEARING CAGE

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1 - SHAFT

2 - CAGE

3 - SMALL DIAMETER

4 - SNAP RING GROOVE

Apply a coat of grease supplied with the joint/boot to the C/V joint components before assembling them.
Place new clamps on the new boot and slide boot down the shaft.
Slide cage (2) onto the shaft (1) with the small diameter (3) end towards the boot. See Fig 1.

Fig 2: INNER RACE
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1 - INNER RACE

2 - CAGE

3 - SHAFT

Install the inner race (1) onto the shaft (3). Pull on the race to verify snap ring has engaged. See Fig 2.

Fig 3: CAGE/INNER RACE

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1 - CAGE

2 - INNER RACE

3 - SHAFT

4 - CAGE WINDOW

Align cage (1) with the inner race (2) and slide over the race. See Fig 3.

Turn the cage 30° to align the cage windows (4) with the race (2).

Fig 4: C/V COMPONENTS

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1 - HOUSING

2 - BEARING ASSEMBLY

3 - HOUSING SNAP RING

4 - HOUSING BORE

Apply grease to the inner race and bearings and install the bearings.
Apply grease to the housing bore (4) then install the bearing assembly (2) into the housing (1). See Fig 4.
Install the housing snap ring (3) and verify it is seated in the groove.
Fill the housing and boot with the remaining grease.
Slide the boot onto the C/V housing into it's original position. Ensure boot is not twisted and remove any excess air.
Secure both boot clamps with Clamp Installer C-4975A. Place tool on clamp bridge and tighten tool until the jaws of the tool are closed.