Disassembly And Assembly: Halfshaft: Assembly

Position the outboard boot on the shaft.

Fig 1: Identifying Outboard Boot

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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.

Fig 2: Outboard CV Joint & Boot

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Install the outboard boot.
1. Clean the boot mounting surface.
2. Seat the boot in the joint boot groove.

Fig 3: Installing Outboard CV Joint Boot

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Position the 2 boot clamps.

Fig 4: Locating Boot Clamps

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NOTE: Tighten the through-bolt until the tool is in the closed position.

Using the special tool, install the 2 boot clamps.

Fig 5: Installing CV Joint Boot Clamps Using Special Tool

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Position the boot clamp on the shaft.

Fig 6: Locating Boot Clamp On Shaft

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Position the inboard boot on the shaft.

Fig 7: Positioning Inboard Boot

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

Fig 8: Positioning Ball Cage

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NOTE: Align the index marks.

Position the inner race on the shaft with the counterbored end facing the boot.

Fig 9: Aligning Index Marks

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Install the snap ring.

Fig 10: Snap Ring

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

Fig 11: CV Balls

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Fill the inboard CV joint housing with 235 g (8.29 oz.) of grease.
- Use CV joint grease or equivalent provided in the boot kit.

Fig 12: Inboard CV Joint Housing

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Position the boot clamp on the inboard CV joint housing.

Fig 13: Boot Clamp On Inboard CV Joint Housing

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

Fig 14: Inboard CV Joint Housing

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Install the retaining ring.

Fig 15: Retaining Ring

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

Fig 16: Identifying Inboard CV Joint Housing Boot

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Set the halfshaft assembled length to specification. For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 17: Setting Halfshaft Assembled Length

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NOTE: Do not damage the boot.

Insert a dull screwdriver blade under the boot to release the pressure.

Fig 18: Releasing Pressure

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NOTE: Tighten the through-bolt until the tool is in the closed position.

Using the special tool, install the 2 boot clamps.

Fig 19: Installing 2 Boot Clamps

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NOTE: Maintain a clean work surface.

Compress the integrated wheel end (IWE) disconnect on the bench to collapse the vacuum chamber.

Fig 20: Collapsing IWE Disconnect Vacuum Chamber

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

Fig 21: Installing Vacuum Cap On Vacuum Port

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CAUTION: Do not install the integrated wheel end disconnect in the knuckle. It must be installed on the outer constant velocity joint housing or damage to the component may occur.

Install the IWE disconnect on the outer CV joint housing.

Fig 22: Installing Integrated Wheel End Disconnect On Outer Constant Velocity Joint Housing

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CAUTION: Verify the spline engagement by checking for spline lash before installing the halfshaft nut or damage to the component may occur.

Install the halfshaft in the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Halfshaft .