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17. Pull on the joint to test that the circlip is seated and
that the joint is securely fastened to the shaft.
18. Remove excess grease from the plunging joint’s
e
xternal surfaces and place the excess grease in the
boot.
19. Pull the boot over the joint and position the boot lips
int
o the grooves on the joint housing and shaft. Make
sure the boot is not dimpled or collapsed.
20. Install and tighten the small clamp using the Axle Boot
Clamp
Tool (8700226 or PU-48951).
21. Pull out on the drive shaft to center the joint in the
h
ousing. Slide a straight O-ring pick or a small slotted
screw driver between the large end of the boot and the
joint housing and lift up to equalize the air pressure in
the boot.
22. Position the boot lip in its groove. Install and tighten
th
e large clamp using the Axle Boot Clamp Tool.
Axle Boot Clamp Tool
8700226 or PU-48951
Axle Boot Clamp Tool
8700226 or PU-48951