Inner Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot: Installation

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NOTE: CV cage is shown in illustration assembled.

Clean and inspect the CV joint cage.

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Using boot clamp pliers, install the new CV joint boot and the new small CV joint boot clamp.
Use the General Equipment: Boot Clamp Pliers

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NOTE: The CV joint cage is a snug fit and may need to tapped on with a soft face mallet.

Using a soft face mallet, install the CV joint cage.

Use the General Equipment: Rubber Mallet

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Install the new CV joint cage circlip.

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Install the grease sachet evenly in the CV joint boot and housing.
Material

: Motorcraft® Constant Velocity Joint Grease / XG-5 (WSS-M1C258-A1)

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NOTE: When installing the CV joint housing, insert a small flat blade screwdriver under the CV joint boot seat to allow air to escape.

Install the inner CV housing and the new inner CV housing retaining ring.
1. Using a flat blade screw driver to allow air to escape, install the CV joint housing.
  Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
2. Using boot clamp pliers, install the new large CV joint boot clamp.
  Use the General Equipment: Boot Clamp Pliers
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Install the halfshaft. Refer to: Halfshaft .