Assembly of inner and outer drive shafts:

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Fig 1: Identifying Outer Drive Shaft Mounted In Vise

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Mount the outer drive shaft in a vise

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

Tap on shaft to joint

Check the circlip has seated in its groove.