| 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.
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