Installing New Boots On The Drive Shaft

Fig 1: Installing New Gaiters On Drive Shaft

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Install the constant velocity joint on the drive shaft 

Ensure that inner ring is straight in the constant velocity joint.

Tap on the constant velocity joint. Use a rubber mallet.

Check that the snap ring is seated in its groove. Do this by measuring the distance according to Checking The Dimension .