Boot, Drive Shaft, Outer: Installation

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Install a NEW circlip into the groove on the interconnecting shaft.

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Position clamps in the grooves on the new Constant Velocity (CV) joint boot (1).
Slide the new CV boot (1) onto the interconnecting shaft (4) until the boot seats is in the groove (3) on interconnecting shaft.

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Align splines on interconnecting shaft with splines on CV joint hub (1) and push the CV joint onto interconnecting shaft.

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NOTE:
Verify that the snap-ring compresses into the groove in the interconnecting shaft as the CV joint is installed on to the interconnecting shaft.
Using a brass hammer, drive the CV joint (1) onto the interconnecting shaft (3) until CV joint (1) is fully seated on the interconnecting shaft (3).
NOTE:
Use ONLY the lubricant provided with the new boot during the assembly of the CV joint boot.
Apply 1/2 of the tube of lubricant, provided with the new boot, into the CV joint while articulating the joint in the housing. Apply the remaining amount inside the CV joint boot.
Position the small clamp (3) into CV joint boot recess (4).

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Using the Installer, Axle Clamp (special tool #C-4975A, Installer, Axle Clamp), crimp (2) the small clamp (1) to hold the small end of the tripod boot (4) onto the interconnecting shaft (3).
NOTE:
Tighten the Installer, Axle Clamp C-4975A until the jaws are closed and the clamp is fully crimped (2).
Seat the large end of the CV joint Boot onto the CV joint housing.
Inspect the CV joint boot to verify that it is not distorted or wrinkled in any way.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to equalize the air inside boot to gain the proper shape.
An awl or trim stick can be inserted under the boot lip to equalize the air inside the boot.
Wrap new large "latching type boot clamp" around the CV joint boot large end and snap the ends of the clamp together in preparation for compressing the clamp.

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Insert the prongs of the boot clamp pliers (2) or equivalent, in the raised holes (1) on the clamp.

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Squeeze the boot clamp pliers together until the barbs (2) on underside of the clamp, lock into the windows in the topside of the clamp.
Install the halfshaft in the vehicle. Refer to INSTALLATION .