Venting The Boot

Fig 1: Inserting Screwdriver Between Drive Shaft And Gaiter

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Venting is carried out to remove any over pressure in the boot. Use a rounded screwdriver.

Carefully insert the screwdriver between the drive shaft and boot. Ensure that the boot is in position on the drive shaft.

Ensure that the boot is aligned against the inner rib on the drive shaft.

Install a new clamp. Use pliers 9512619 .

Install the drive shafts 

For the left-hand  side, see Installation .

For the right-hand  side, see Installing The Drive Shaft In The Transmission .