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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 INSTALLATIONOUTER CONSTANT VELOCITY (CV) JOINT BOOTINSTALLATION
2021 Ford Transit-350 HD Base, Van Cargo Extended, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWD
Outer Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot: Installation
2021 Ford Transit-350 HD Base, Van Cargo Extended, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWDSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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- Clean and inspect the CV joint cage.
- Inspect the outer CV joint housing for damage.
- Install the grease sachet evenly in the CV joint boot and housing.
- Install the CV joint housing.
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NOTE: When installing the CV joint housing, insert a small flat blade screwdriver under the CV joint boot seat to allow air to escape.
Using a flat blade screw driver to allow air to escape, install the CV joint housing. Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
- Using boot clamp pliers, install the new CV joint boot clamps. Use the General Equipment: Boot Clamp Pliers
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- Install the inner CV joint boot. Refer to: Inner Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.