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9. Align the inner race spline and the axle spline
in 1800 position and press the CV joint
assembly in to the axle bar until the joint could
not move further in the axle bar. Gently tap
the CV outer axially with a mallet if required.
This ensures that the retaining ring is engaged in
the inner race.
10. Slide the boot seal into the seal groove on the
axle shaft and check the clamp position to
ensure that it is positioned correctly around
the entire circumference, then crimp the small
retainer by using the crimping pincer tool
Maintain the ear gap of 2.5 mm.
11. Place the remaining grease from the service
kit inside the seal and slide the larger
diameter of the seal with the larger seal
retaining clamp in place over the outside of
CV joint.
Important:
The CV seal must not be dimpled,
stretched or out of shape in any way. If seal is not
shaped correctly equalize pressure.
12. Crimp the seal retaining clamp using pincer
tool and maintain ear gap of 2.6 mm.