| 1.After removing the old boot, clean the joint
and allow it to dry. Aerosol Carburetor or Brake Cleaner can be
used to flush out the old grease if there is minimal contamination.
(Follow the safety precautions listed on the can including the
use of safety glasses.) If the joint is extremely contaminated,
disassemble and clean the joint per the manufacturer repair manual.
2.Cut the grease packet diagonally at one corner.
Squeeze the packet to provide a controlled flow of grease into
the inside face of the CV joint concentrating the grease close
to the axle. Also apply a light film of grease to the inside circumference
of the small end of the boot where it will contact the axle. Remove
extra grease from the outer edge or face of the bell.
3.Slide the boot along the axle up to the CV
joint. Next pull the large end of the boot tightly onto the joint.
At the same time slide the small end of the boot toward the joint
while pinching the small end to release trapped air. You will
hear air escape as the boot anchors onto the joint.
4.Wrap the long clamp around the large-end of
the boot and thread the clamp through the buckle. Pull the clamp
tight and bend the clamp as shown to hold it in place. If you
are using the enclosed Hex Banding Tool trim the clamp leaving
approximately a 2” tail. If you are using a professional
banding tool do not trim the clamp and substitute your banding
tool instructions.
5.Use the hex tool and your 3/8” socket/ratchet as shown
to tension the clamp. Rotate the hex tool so the clamp is drawn
down and under (clockwise in this photo) or damage may occur to
the clamp buckle. A properly tensioned clamp should be tight enough
so the CV boot will not turn on the joint, but not so tight that
it will damage the rubber boot or the clamp.
6.When the clamp is properly tensioned twist
the ratchet to put a crimp in clamp. This crimp will hold clamp
tension during step 7.
7.Remove ratchet. Roll hex tool and clamp tail
back over the top of buckle. Remove the hex tool and flatten out
the clamp.
8.Using a pliers or hammer tap the locking ears
of the buckle to hold clamp tail as shown.
9.Slide the small end of boot away from the joint
until the boot is at its natural length. Vent the boot by pinching
the small end and the boot will regain it original shape.
10.Install the short clamp in the same method
as the long clamp. Use a ratchet extension if needed to provide
clearance.
11.If the smaller diameter on the large end of
the boot was used to achieve a tight fit, cut off the excess material
along the score line with a sharp knife. Do not cut the small
end of the boot.
12.Boot installation is complete. Follow the
manufacturer repair manual to re-install the axle. |
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
