Seville STS V8-4.6L VIN 9 (1998)
12. Slide the large diameter of the halfshaft inboard boot (2), with the larger clamp (3) in place, over the outside of the trilobal tripot bushing and
locate the lip of the boot in the groove.
IMPORTANT: The halfshaft inboard boot must not be dimpled, stretched out or out of shape in any way. If the halfshaft inboard boot is not
shaped correctly, carefully insert a thin flat blunt tool (no sharp edges) between the large boot opening and the trilobal tripot bushing in order to
equalize the pressure. Shape the halfshaft inboard boot properly by hand. Remove the tool.
13. Position the joint assembly at the proper vehicle dimension.
14. Align the following items while latching:
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The halfshaft inboard boot (3)
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The tripot housing (1)
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The large boot retaining clamp (2)
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Crimp the boot retaining clamp (2) with J 35910 to 176 Nm (130 ft. lbs.). Add the breaker bar (5) and the torque wrench (4) to J 35910 if
necessary.
