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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2021TRANSIT-350 HD BASE, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 3.5L ENG VIN 8, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 351 (FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONINNER CONSTANT VELOCITY (CV) JOINT BOOTINSTALLATION
2021 Ford Transit-350 HD Base, Van Cargo Extended, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWD

Inner Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot: Installation

2021 Ford Transit-350 HD Base, Van Cargo Extended, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWDSECTION Installation
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  1. NOTE: CV cage is shown assembled.

    Clean and inspect the CV joint cage.

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  2. Using boot clamp pliers, install the new CV joint boot and the new small CV joint boot clamp. Use the General Equipment: Boot Clamp Pliers
    GFD458407Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. NOTE: The CV joint cage is a snug fit and may need to tapped on with a soft face mallet.

    Using a soft face mallet, install the CV joint cage. Use the General Equipment: Rubber Mallet

    GFD458408Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Install the new CV joint cage circlip.
    GFD458409Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Install the grease sachet evenly in the CV joint boot and housing.

    Material

    : Motorcraft® Constant Velocity Joint Grease / XG-5 (WSS-M1C258-A1)

    GFD458410Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. NOTE: When installing the CV joint housing, insert a small flat blade screwdriver under the CV joint boot seat to allow air to escape.

    Install the inner CV housing and the new inner CV housing retaining ring.

    1. Using a flat blade screw driver to allow air to escape, install the CV joint housing. Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
    2. Using boot clamp pliers, install the new large CV joint boot clamp. Use the General Equipment: Boot Clamp Pliers

    GFD458411Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Install the halfshaft. Refer to: Halfshaft .
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