Halfshaft Bearing: Installation

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Using a hydraulic press, install the intermediate shaft bearing. Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press

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Evenly apply the grease sachet to the inner boot and inner CV tripod assembly.
Material

: Motorcraft® Constant Velocity Joint Grease / XG-5 (WSS-M1C258-A1)

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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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Using the special tool, position back the CV boot and install the new large halfshaft boot clamp. Use Special Service Tool: 205-343 (T95P-3514-A) Installer, Constant Velocity Joint Boot Clamp.

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Install the RH front halfshaft. Refer to: Front Halfshaft RH .