(6) Tighten nut on crimping tool C- 4975-A until
jaws on tool are closed completely together, face to
face (Fig. 32).
CAUTION: Seal boot must not be dimpled,
stretched, or out-of-shape in any way. If seal boot is
NOT shaped correctly, equalize pressure in seal and
shape it by hand.
(7) Position outer CV joint sealing boot into its
retaining groove on outer CV joint housing.
(8) Install sealing boot to outer CV joint retaining
clamp evenly on sealing boot.
(9) Place crimping tool C- 4975-A over bridge of
clamp (Fig. 33).
(10) Tighten nut on crimping tool C- 4975-A until
jaws on tool are closed completely together, face to
face (Fig. 34).
(11) Install the half shaft requiring boot replace-
ment back on the vehicle. (Refer to 3 - DIFFEREN-
TIAL & DRIVELINE/HALF SHAFT -
INSTALLATION)
Fig. 32 Sealing Boot Retaining Clamp Installed
1 - CLAMP
2 - JAWS OF SPECIAL TOOL C-4975-A MUST BE CLOSED
COMPLETELY TOGETHER HERE
3 - INTERCONNECTING SHAFT
4 - SEALING BOOT
Fig. 33 Crimping Tool Installed on Sealing Boot
Clamp - Typical
1 - CLAMP
2 - TRIPOD JOINT HOUSING
3 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4975-A
4 - SEALING BOOT
Fig. 34 Sealing Boot Retaining Clamp Installed -
Typical
1 - CLAMP
2 - TRIPOD HOUSING
3 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4975-A
4 - JAWS OF SPECIAL TOOL C-4975-A MUST BE CLOSED
COMPLETELY TOGETHER HERE
5 - SEALING BOOT
3 - 12 HALF SHAFT - FRONT RS
CV BOOT - OUTER (Continued)
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