Assemble Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Outer Seal & C/V Joint

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

Fig 2: Identifying Boot And Groove In Wheel Drive Shaft

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

Fig 3: Close Boot Clamp Until Gap Measures 2.15 mm (0.085 In)

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Using the J 42572: pliers, breaker bar, torque wrench and or ratchet (1), close the clamp (2) until the gap (3) measures 2.15 mm (0.085 in).

Fig 4: Placing Approximately Half Of The Lubricant In CV Joint Boot And Other Half In CV Joint

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Place approximately half of the lubricant (1) in the CV joint boot (2) and the other half in the CV joint (3).
Install the CV joint boot and clamp (2) CV joint housing (1).

Fig 5: Measuring Distance Between Seal Edges - Rear

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The measured distance (1) between the boot edges should be 88.6 mm (3.50 in)..

Fig 6: Close Clamp Until Gap Measures 1.9 mm (0.070 In)

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Using the J 42572: pliers (3), breaker bar (5) and a torque or racket wrench (4), close the clamp until the gap measures 1.90 mm (0.070 in).
Move the CV joint in a circular motion to distribute the lubricant inside the CV joint housing.
Clean any remaining lubricant from the outside of the CV joint.
Install the outer CV joint and boot. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement .
Install the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .