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3. To disengage the axle from the CV joint, sharply pull
back on the axle; then slide the boot off of the axle.
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NOTE: Steps 1-3 can be used to replace the out-
board boot.
ASSEMBLING AXLES
1. Install the inner boot with the small clamp making
sure the ends of the clamp are positioned correctly.
NOTE: The boot is positioned correctly when the
small end of the boot seats down into the recessed
groove.
2. Using the boot clamp tool, secure the small clamp of
the inner boot.
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3. Apply 80 grams (2/3 of contents) of grease from the
pack into the bearing housing.
NOTE: Steps 1-3 can be used to replace the out-
board boot.
NOTE: In the outboard boot, use the final 40 grams
(1/3 of contents) of grease from the pack in the bear-
ing housing.
INSTALLING REAR DRIVE AXLE
1. Push the axle shaft into the CV coupler to release the
lock ring while pulling back on the CV coupler and
slide the drive axle into place in the gear case.
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NOTE: To ensure proper axle seating, give it a light
pull; the axle should remain “clipped” in place.
2. Swing the knuckle up and onto the drive axle; then
place the knuckle into place in the upper A-arm.
Secure the knuckle to the A-arm with a cap screw
and a new lock nut. Tighten to 35 ft-lb.
3. Place the hub into position on the axle followed by a
hex nut. Tighten the hex nut finger-tight at this time.
4. Tighten the hub hex nut (from step 3) to 200 ft-lb;
then install and spread a new cotter pin making sure
each side of the pin is flush to the hub nut.
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5. Install the wheel. Tighten in a crisscross pattern in 20
ft-lb increments to 80 ft-lb (aluminum wheels) or to
45 ft-lb (steel wheels).
6. Remove the vehicle from the support stand and
release the parking brake.
INSTALLING FRONT DRIVE AXLE
1. Push the axle shaft into the CV coupler to release the
lock ring; then position the drive axle in the gear case
and steering knuckle; then insert the ball joints into
the steering knuckles. Secure with cap screws tight-
ened to 35 ft-lb.