Rear Drive Halfshaft Joint: Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator and 2017 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Pack the outboard CV joint with 155 g (5.47 oz) of grease.- 1.
Use CV joint grease or equivalent provided in the boot kit.
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Spread any remaining grease from the kit evenly inside the boot.
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Install the outboard boot.- 1.
Clean the boot mounting surface.
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Seat the boot in the joint boot groove.
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- 5.NOTE: Tighten the through-bolt until the tool is in the closed position.
Using the Constant Velocity Joint Boot Clamp Installer, install the 2 boot clamps.
- 9.NOTE: Align the index marks.
Position the inner race on the shaft with the counterbored end facing the boot.
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Fill the inboard CV joint housing with 225 g (7.94 oz) of grease.- Use CV joint grease or equivalent provided in the boot kit.
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Set the halfshaft assembled length to specification. Refer to Specifications .
- 18.NOTE: Do not damage the boot.
Insert a dull screwdriver blade under the boot to release the pressure.
- 19.NOTE: Tighten the through-bolt until the tool is in the closed position.
Using the Constant Velocity Joint Boot Clamp Installer, install the 2 boot clamps.
- 20.NOTE: Verify the spline engagement by checking for spline lash before installing the halfshaft nut or damage to the component may occur.
Install the halfshaft in the vehicle. Refer to Halfshaft .