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4. Check the condition of the circlip on the end of the
half shaft and replace if necessary. Engage the exter-
nal splines on the end of the half shaft into the star-
shaped inner race of the CV joint; then grasp the half
shaft and seat it into the CV joint assembly by press-
ing it firmly into the CV joint assembly.
5. Using the boot clamp pliers, install the large diame-
ter boot clamp.
NOTE: Steps 1-5 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; then slide the drive axle into place in the
gear case.
HDX389A
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. Install the hubs (see Hub in this section).
4. Install the wheels and using a crisscross pattern,
tighten the wheel nuts in 20 ft-lb increments to a final
torque of 40 ft-lb (steel wheel), 60 ft-lb (aluminum
wheel w/black nuts), or 80 ft-lb (aluminum wheel w/
chrome nuts).
5. 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.
2. Secure the lower shock eyelet to the A-arm with a
cap screw and a new lock nut. Tighten to 42 ft-lb.
3. Install the hubs (see Hub in this section).
4. Install the wheels and using a crisscross pattern,
tighten the wheel nuts in 20 ft-lb increments to a final
torque of 40 ft-lb (steel wheel), 60 ft-lb (aluminum
wheel w/black nuts), or 80 ft-lb (aluminum wheel w/
chrome nuts).
5. Remove the vehicle from the support stand.
6. Check the front differential lubricant level and add
lubricant as necessary.
PR065A
Rear Gear Case
REMOVING
NOTE: For backlash and end play procedures, see
1. Release the cargo box latch and allow the cargo box
to tilt back; then remove the left side storage box.
2. Drain the lubricant from the rear gear case; then
remove both rear drive axles.
3. Remove the four cap screws securing the driveline
flange to the engine flange.
HDX277
4. Remove the front and rear cap screws and lock nuts
securing the rear gear case to the frame bracket.
Account for the washers and their locations. Discard
the lock nuts.
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