Inner Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot: Installation

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Using the special tool, install the inner CV joint boot and new small diameter CV boot clamp. Use Special Service Tool: 205-343 (T95P-3514-A) Installer, Constant Velocity Joint Boot Clamp.

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NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.

Position the inner CV boot back and install the CV joint tripod. Use the General Equipment: Vise

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1. Install the new CV joint tripod circlip.
2. NOTE: Grease sachet is supplied with boot kit.
  
  Grease the CV joint tripod.
  
  Material: Motorcraft ® Constant Velocity Joint Grease / XG-5 (WSS-M1C258-A1)
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1. NOTE: Grease sachet is supplied with boot kit.
  
  Grease the CV joint tripod.
  
  Material: Motorcraft ® Constant Velocity Joint Grease / XG-5 (WSS-M1C258-A1)
2. Position the CV joint tripod into the CV tripod joint housing.
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1. Insert the intermediate shaft into the CV joint 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 joint 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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Using the special tool, install the new large diameter CV boot clamp. Use Special Service Tool: 205-343 (T95P-3514-A) Installer, Constant Velocity Joint Boot Clamp.

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Install the front halfshaft. REFER to: Front Halfshaft LH . REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH .