Disassembly And Assembly: Halfshaft: Assembly

• 1.
  
  Position the outboard boot on the shaft.

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• 2.
  
  Pack the outboard CV joint with 165 g (5.82 oz) of grease.

  • 1.
    
    Use CV joint grease or equivalent provided in the boot kit.

  • 2.
    
    Spread any remaining grease from the kit evenly inside the boot.

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• 3.
  
  Install the outboard boot.

  • 1.
    
    Clean the boot mounting surface.

  • 2.
    
    Seat the boot in the joint boot groove.

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• 4.
  
  Using a suitable boot clamp installer (such as Snap-On® stock #YA3050 or equivalent) install the large boot clamp.

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• 5.
  
  Using a suitable boot clamp installer (such as Snap-On® stock #YA3080 or equivalent) install the small boot clamp.

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• 6.
  
  Position the boot clamp on the shaft.

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• 7.
  
  Position the inboard boot on the shaft.

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• 8.
  
  Position the ball cage on the shaft with the tapered end facing the boot.

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NOTE: Align the index marks.
• 9.
  Position the inner race on the shaft with the counterbored end facing the boot.

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• 10.
  
  Install the snap ring.

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• 11.
  
  Lubricate and position the 6 balls.
  • Use CV joint grease or equivalent provided in the boot kit.

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• 12.
  
  Fill the inboard CV joint housing with 195 g (6.88 oz) of grease.
  • Use CV joint grease or equivalent provided in the boot kit.

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• 13.
  
  Position the boot clamp on the inboard CV joint housing.

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• 14.
  
  Position the inboard CV joint housing on the ball and race assembly.

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• 15.
  
  Install the retaining ring.

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• 16.
  
  Remove any excess grease from the mating surface. Seat the boot in the joint boot groove.

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• 17.
  
  Set the halfshaft assembled length to specification. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .

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NOTE: Use care when inserting the screwdriver or damage to the boot may occur.
• 18.
  Insert a dull screwdriver blade under the boot to release the pressure.

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• 19.
  
  Using a suitable boot clamp installer (such as Snap-On® stock #YA3050 or equivalent) install the large boot clamp.

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• 20.
  
  Using a suitable boot clamp installer (such as Snap-On® stock #YA3080 or equivalent) install the small boot clamp.

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NOTE: Maintain a clean work surface.
• 21.
  Compress the Integrated Wheel End (IWE) disconnect on the bench to collapse the vacuum chamber.

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• 22.
  
  While the IWE disconnect is collapsed, install a vacuum cap on the vacuum port.

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NOTE: Do not install the Integrated Wheel End (IWE) end disconnect in the knuckle. It must be installed on the outer Constant Velocity (CV) joint housing or damage to the component may occur.
• 23.
  Install the IWE disconnect on the outer CV joint housing.

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NOTE: Verify the spline engagement by checking for spline lash before installing the halfshaft nut or damage to the component may occur.
• 24.
  Install the halfshaft in the vehicle. Refer to Halfshaft .