Assemble Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Boot And Wheel Drive Shaft

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Position the boot (1) on the wheel drive shaft (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Boot And Groove In Wheel Drive Shaft

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Ensure that the boot (1) is properly seated in the groove (2) in the wheel drive shaft (3).

Fig 3: Placing Approximately Half Of The Lubricant In CV Joint Boot And Other Half In CV Joint

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Place approximately half the lubricant (2) inside the CV joint boot (1) and the other half in the CV joint (3).

Fig 4: Install CV Joint On Wheel Drive Shaft

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Using a block of wood and a hammer, install the CV joint on the wheel drive shaft (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Flat-Bladed Tool, Boot Clamp Constant Velocity (CV) Joint And Boot

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Install the boot clamp (4) on the boot (3) and the wheel drive shaft (5).
Install the boot clamp (2) on the boot (3) and the CV joint housing (1).

Fig 6: Close Boot Clamp Until Gap Measures 2.15 mm (0.085 In)

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NOTE: Ensure that the boot clamp is properly positioned around the entire circumference of the boot.

Using the J 35910: pliers (1), close the clamp (2) until the gap (3) measures 2.15 mm (0.85 in).

Fig 7: Latching Large Seal Retaining Clamp

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NOTE: Ensure that the boot clamp is properly positioned around the entire circumference of the boot.

Using the CH 48894: pliers (1), close the boot clamp (3).
Remove the wheel drive shaft from the bench vise.
Move the CV joint in a circular motion 4 to 5 times to distribute the lubricant.
Install the wheel drive shaft in the vehicle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .